CVE-2024-26677: rxrpc: Fix delayed ACKs to not set the reference serial number

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

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

rxrpc: Fix delayed ACKs to not set the reference serial number

Fix the construction of delayed ACKs to not set the reference serial number as they can't be used as an RTT reference.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux Kernel>=2.6.22<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/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:01 AM
Description
Jul 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:18 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26677?

CVE-2024-26677 has not been assigned a CVSS score yet, but it is important to assess its impact on your systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26677?

To fix CVE-2024-26677, update your Linux kernel to version 6.12.10-1 or 6.12.11-1 if you are running affected versions.

3

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-26677?

CVE-2024-26677 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.226-1 and 6.1.123-1.

4

What component of the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2024-26677?

CVE-2024-26677 specifically affects the rxrpc component related to delayed ACKs.

5

Is CVE-2024-26677 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2024-26677 does not indicate a remote code execution vulnerability, but rather addresses issues with the functionality of delayed ACKs.

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