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cve 2024 43861

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CVE-2024-43861 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's qmi_wwan driver, which Microsoft has publicly attested affects Azure Linux via its VEX/CSAF program. Discussions on WindowsForum.com examine the scope of this CVE, noting that while Azure Linux is the only Microsoft product confirmed to carry the vulnerable code, other Microsoft-distributed Linux kernels built from affected upstream versions could also be at risk. The forum emphasizes that Microsoft has committed to updating attestations if additional products are identified. Users and IT professionals share insights on assessing exposure, patching strategies, and the importance of monitoring Microsoft's security advisories for updates on CVE-2024-43861.
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    CVE-2024-43861: Azure Linux Attestations and qmi_wwan Risk

    Microsoft’s public advisory on CVE-2024-43861 names Azure Linux as a known carrier of the vulnerable upstream code — but that single attestation is not proof that Azure Linux is the only Microsoft product that could include the affected Linux kernel component. In plain terms: Azure Linux is the...
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