CVE-2024-26663: tipc: Check the bearer type before calling tipc_udp_nl_bearer_add()

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

tipc: Check the bearer type before calling tipcudpnlbeareradd()

syzbot reported the following general protection fault [1]:

general protection fault, probably for non-canonical address 0xdffffc0000000010: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP KASAN KASAN: null-ptr-deref in range [0x0000000000000080-0x0000000000000087] ... RIP: 0010:tipcudpisknownpeer+0x9c/0x250 net/tipc/udpmedia.c:291 ... Call Trace: <TASK> tipcudpnlbeareradd+0x212/0x2f0 net/tipc/udpmedia.c:646 tipcnlbeareradd+0x21e/0x360 net/tipc/bearer.c:1089 genlfamilyrcvmsgdoit+0x1fc/0x2e0 net/netlink/genetlink.c:972 genlfamilyrcvmsg net/netlink/genetlink.c:1052 [inline] genlrcvmsg+0x561/0x800 net/netlink/genetlink.c:1067 netlinkrcvskb+0x16b/0x440 net/netlink/afnetlink.c:2544 genlrcv+0x28/0x40 net/netlink/genetlink.c:1076 netlinkunicastkernel net/netlink/afnetlink.c:1341 [inline] netlinkunicast+0x53b/0x810 net/netlink/afnetlink.c:1367 netlinksendmsg+0x8b7/0xd70 net/netlink/afnetlink.c:1909 socksendmsgnosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] socksendmsg+0xd5/0x180 net/socket.c:745 syssendmsg+0x6ac/0x940 net/socket.c:2584 syssendmsg+0x135/0x1d0 net/socket.c:2638 syssendmsg+0x117/0x1e0 net/socket.c:2667 dosyscallx64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] dosyscall64+0x40/0x110 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entrySYSCALL64afterhwframe+0x63/0x6b

The cause of this issue is that when tipcnlbeareradd() is called with the TIPCNLABEARERUDPOPTS attribute, tipcudpnlbeareradd() is called even if the bearer is not UDP.

tipcudpisknownpeer() called by tipcudpnlbeareradd() assumes that the mediaptr field of the tipcbearer has an udpbearer type object, so the function goes crazy for non-UDP bearers.

This patch fixes the issue by checking the bearer type before calling tipcudpnlbeareradd() in tipcnlbeareradd().

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

tipc: Check the bearer type before calling tipcudpnlbeareradd()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26663 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040223-CVE-2024-26663-9705@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.19.307
4.19.307
redhat/kernel<5.4.269
5.4.269
redhat/kernel<5.10.210
5.10.210
redhat/kernel<5.15.149
5.15.149
redhat/kernel<6.1.78
6.1.78
redhat/kernel<6.6.17
6.6.17
redhat/kernel<6.7.5
6.7.5
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9<4.19.307
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.269
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.78
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.17
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.19.307
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4.269
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.210
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.149
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.78
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.17
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.7.5
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-26663

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:22 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:28 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26663?

CVE-2024-26663 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to general protection faults in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26663?

To resolve CVE-2024-26663, update the Linux kernel to version 4.19.307, 5.4.269, 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.78, or 6.6.17 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26663?

CVE-2024-26663 affects Linux kernel versions from 4.9 up to 4.19.307 and from various other versions up to specific release points.

4

Is CVE-2024-26663 specific to Red Hat or Debian?

CVE-2024-26663 affects both Red Hat kernel packages and Debian Linux distributions, with specific versions required for remediation.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2024-26663?

Failing to address CVE-2024-26663 may lead to system instability and potential crashes due to general protection faults.

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