CVE-2023-52924: netfilter: nf_tables: don't skip expired elements during walk
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfilter: nftables: don't skip expired elements during walk
There is an asymmetry between commit/abort and preparation phase if the following conditions are met:
1. set is a verdict map ("1.2.3.4 : jump foo") 2. timeouts are enabled
In this case, following sequence is problematic:
1. element E in set S refers to chain C 2. userspace requests removal of set S 3. kernel does a set walk to decrement chain->use count for all elements from preparation phase 4. kernel does another set walk to remove elements from the commit phase (or another walk to do a chain->use increment for all elements from abort phase)
If E has already expired in 1), it will be ignored during list walk, so its use count won't have been changed.
Then, when set is culled, ->destroy callback will zap the element via nftablessetelemdestroy(), but this function is only safe for elements that have been deactivated earlier from the preparation phase: lack of earlier deactivate removes the element but leaks the chain use count, which results in a WARN splat when the chain gets removed later, plus a leak of the nftchain structure.
Update pipapoget() not to skip expired elements, otherwise flush command reports bogus ENOENT errors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52924?
CVE-2023-52924 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How does CVE-2023-52924 affect Linux kernel users?
CVE-2023-52924 may lead to unexpected behavior in network filtering due to improper handling of verdict maps.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52924?
To fix CVE-2023-52924, update your Linux kernel to the latest available version that contains the patch.
Are there any specific versions of the Linux kernel affected by CVE-2023-52924?
CVE-2023-52924 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the release that includes the fix.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52924?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2023-52924; upgrading the kernel is the recommended solution.