CVE-2024-27016: netfilter: flowtable: validate pppoe header

Published May 1, 2024
·
Updated

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

netfilter: flowtable: validate pppoe header

Ensure there is sufficient room to access the protocol field of the PPPoe header. Validate it once before the flowtable lookup, then use a helper function to access protocol field.

Other sources

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

netfilter: flowtable: validate pppoe header

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-27016 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050149-CVE-2024-27016-5114@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13<5.15.157
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.29
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
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
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.22.1-2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.153.1-2
Microsoft azl3 hyperv-daemons 6.6.22.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.35.1-5
Microsoft azl3 hyperv-daemons 6.6.35.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.158.1-1

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 redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.157
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.88
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.29
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.8
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 24, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:45 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27016?

CVE-2024-27016 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27016?

To fix CVE-2024-27016, you should update your Linux kernel to versions 5.15.157, 6.1.88, 6.6.29, 6.8.8, or 6.9 and above.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2024-27016?

CVE-2024-27016 affects various Linux distributions that utilize vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

4

What is the main issue caused by CVE-2024-27016?

The main issue caused by CVE-2024-27016 involves improper validation of the PPPoE header in the netfilter flowtable.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27016?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-27016; updating the kernel is the recommended solution.

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