CVE-2024-26752: l2tp: pass correct message length to ip6_append_data

Published Apr 3, 2024
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Updated

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

l2tp: pass correct message length to ip6appenddata

l2tpip6sendmsg needs to avoid accounting for the transport header twice when splicing more data into an already partially-occupied skbuff.

To manage this, we check whether the skbuff contains data using skbqueueempty when deciding how much data to append using ip6appenddata.

However, the code which performed the calculation was incorrect:

ulen = len + skbqueueempty(&sk->skwritequeue) ? transhdrlen : 0;

...due to C operator precedence, this ends up setting ulen to transhdrlen for messages with a non-zero length, which results in corrupted packets on the wire.

Add parentheses to correct the calculation in line with the original intent.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.296<4.19.308
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.258<5.4.270
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.198<5.10.211
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.135<5.15.150
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.57<6.1.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.19
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.7
Linux Linux kernel=4.14.327
Linux Linux kernel=6.5.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc5
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Jun 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:09 AM
Description
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:21 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26752?

The severity of CVE-2024-26752 is considered to be moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26752?

To fix CVE-2024-26752, update to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel as listed in the vulnerability details.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26752?

CVE-2024-26752 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel including versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, and 6.12.11-1.

4

What components does CVE-2024-26752 involve?

CVE-2024-26752 involves the l2tp component of the Linux kernel and specifically affects the l2tp_ip6_sendmsg function.

5

When was CVE-2024-26752 reported?

CVE-2024-26752 was reported in early 2024.

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