CVE-2024-26950: wireguard: netlink: access device through ctx instead of peer
First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wireguard: netlink: access device through ctx instead of peer The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26950">CVE-2024-26950</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050127-CVE-2024-26950-4424@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050127-CVE-2024-26950-4424@gregkh/T</a>
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <5.10.215 | 5.10.215 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.15.154 | 5.15.154 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.84 | 6.1.84 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.24 | 6.6.24 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.7.12 | 6.7.12 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.3 | 6.8.3 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9 | 6.9 |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.6<5.10.215 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.154 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.84 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.7.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.8<6.8.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09c3fa70f65175861ca948cb2f0f791e666c90e5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/493aa6bdcffd90a4f82aa614fe4f4db0641b4068
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4be453271a882c8ebc28df3dbf9e4d95e6ac42f5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71cbd32e3db82ea4a74e3ef9aeeaa6971969c86f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93bcc1752c69bb309f4d8cfaf960ef1faeb34996
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c991567e6c638079304cc15dff28748e4a3c4a37
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d44bd323d8bb8031eef4bdc44547925998a11e47
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26950
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26950
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050127-CVE-2024-26950-4424@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2278201
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2278200
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26950
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26950
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26950
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26950
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/71cbd32e3db82ea4a74e3ef9aeeaa6971969c86f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26950?
CVE-2024-26950 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26950?
To fix CVE-2024-26950, upgrade your Linux kernel to the recommended versions which are 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.84, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, or 6.9.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26950?
CVE-2024-26950 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.215, 5.15.154, 6.1.84, 6.6.24, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, and 6.9.
What component of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2024-26950?
CVE-2024-26950 impacts the WireGuard netlink interface in the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-26950 related to security vulnerabilities in network protocols?
Yes, CVE-2024-26950 pertains to a vulnerability in the WireGuard networking protocol implementation in the Linux kernel.
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