CVE-2024-27404: mptcp: fix data races on remote_id

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

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

mptcp: fix data races on remoteid

Similar to the previous patch, address the data race on remoteid, adding the suitable ONCE annotations.

Other sources

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

mptcp: fix data races on remoteid

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-27404 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051738-CVE-2024-27404-ab54@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.1.81
6.1.81
redhat/kernel<6.6.19
6.6.19
redhat/kernel<6.7.7
6.7.7
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0<6.1.81
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.19
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.7
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.81
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.19
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.7.7
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux kernel (mptcp) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-27404

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:40 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27404?

The severity of CVE-2024-27404 is typically classified as moderate due to the nature of the data races addressed in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27404?

To fix CVE-2024-27404, update your Linux kernel to version 6.1.81, 6.6.19, 6.7.7, or 6.8 as recommended.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-27404?

CVE-2024-27404 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, namely versions prior to 6.1.81, 6.6.19, 6.7.7, and 6.8.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27404?

CVE-2024-27404 is a data race vulnerability in the Linux kernel that affects the MultiPath TCP (MPTCP) implementation.

5

Is CVE-2024-27404 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-27404 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to interfere with data transmission.

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