CVE-2024-26789: crypto: arm64/neonbs - fix out-of-bounds access on short input

Published Apr 4, 2024
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Updated

crypto: arm64/neonbs - fix out-of-bounds access on short input

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18<=6.1.81
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<=6.6.21
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<=6.7.9
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
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1<6.6.85.1-1
6.6.85.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-1<6.6.85.1-1
6.6.85.1-1

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

    Fixed in 6.6.85.1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch crypto: arm64/neonbs - fix out-of-bounds access on short input
  4. Configuration

    Apply the described workaround in the affected plain NEON glue path so that inputs/outputs shorter than 16 bytes are copied into a temporary buffer before invoking the NEON asm helper, avoiding out-of-bounds accesses due to 16-byte granule memory accesses.

    crypto: arm64/neonbs (AES-CTR NEON fallback) plain NEON glue short-input handling = use a temporary buffer for short in/outputs (copy inputs shorter than 16 bytes into temp buffer)

Event History

Apr 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 PM
Description
Dec 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:42 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:42 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:42 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26789?

CVE-2024-26789 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26789?

To fix CVE-2024-26789, upgrade to Linux kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26789?

CVE-2024-26789 affects systems running specific versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the NEON implementation for AES-CTR.

4

Is CVE-2024-26789 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-26789 is not typically considered remotely exploitable but may affect local users through specially crafted inputs.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2024-26789?

Ignoring CVE-2024-26789 may lead to potential security risks, including unauthorized access to system memory.

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