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CVE-2024-27013: tun: limit printing rate when illegal packet received by tun dev

First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tun: limit printing rate when illegal packet received by tun dev The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-27013">CVE-2024-27013</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050149-CVE-2024-27013-2c26@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050149-CVE-2024-27013-2c26@gregkh/T</a>

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<5.15.157
5.15.157
redhat/kernel<6.1.88
6.1.88
redhat/kernel<6.6.29
6.6.29
redhat/kernel<6.8.8
6.8.8
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux kernel>=2.6.35<4.19.313
Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.275
Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.216
Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.157
Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.88
Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.29
Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.8
Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Fedora=38
Fedora=39
Fedora=40
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.16-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-27013?

    The severity of CVE-2024-27013 is classified as high due to its impact on system integrity and stability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-27013?

    To fix CVE-2024-27013, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.15.157, 6.1.88, 6.6.29, 6.8.8, or 6.9.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-27013?

    CVE-2024-27013 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel across various distributions, including specific Red Hat and Debian packages.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27013?

    CVE-2024-27013 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to improper handling of illegal packets in the tun device.

  • Is CVE-2024-27013 publicly known?

    Yes, CVE-2024-27013 is a publicly known vulnerability that has been documented and addressed by the Linux kernel CVE team.

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