CVE-2024-49571
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published11 Jan 2025
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: check iparea_offset and ipv6_prefixes_cnt when receiving proposal msg When receiving proposal msg in server, the field iparea_offset and the field ipv6_prefixes_cnt in proposal msg are from the remote client and can not be fully trusted. Especially the field iparea_offset, once exceed the max value, there has the chance to access wrong address, and crash may happen. This patch checks iparea_offset and ipv6_prefixes_cnt before using them.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47ce46349672a7e0c361bfe39ed0b22e824ef4fb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62056d1592e63d85e82357ee2ae6a6a294f440b0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/846bada23bfcdeb83621b045ed85dc06c7833ff0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91a7c27c1444ed4677b83fd5308d2cf03f5f0851
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a29e220d3c8edbf0e1beb0f028878a4a85966556
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10635268a0a49ee902a3b63b5dbb76f4fed498e
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47ce46349672a7e0c361bfe39ed0b22e824ef4fb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62056d1592e63d85e82357ee2ae6a6a294f440b0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/846bada23bfcdeb83621b045ed85dc06c7833ff0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91a7c27c1444ed4677b83fd5308d2cf03f5f0851
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a29e220d3c8edbf0e1beb0f028878a4a85966556
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10635268a0a49ee902a3b63b5dbb76f4fed498e
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-49571 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-49571 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.59%.
How severe is CVE-2024-49571?
CVE-2024-49571 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-49571?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49571?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.10.233 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.