CVE-2024-26824: crypto: algif_hash - Remove bogus SGL free on zero-length error path

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

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

crypto: algifhash - Remove bogus SGL free on zero-length error path

When a zero-length message is hashed by algifhash, and an error is triggered, it tries to free an SG list that was never allocated in the first place. Fix this by not freeing the SG list on the zero-length error path.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5<6.6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
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

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 PM
Description
Apr 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26824?

CVE-2024-26824 is considered to be of low severity as it affects error handling related to zero-length message hashing in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26824?

To fix CVE-2024-26824, update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26824?

CVE-2024-26824 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, and 6.12.11-1.

4

What component of the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2024-26824?

CVE-2024-26824 affects the crypto subsystem, specifically the algif_hash module.

5

Is CVE-2024-26824 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2024-26824 is not a remote code execution vulnerability, but rather an issue with memory management in error handling.

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