CVE-2024-36288: SUNRPC: Fix loop termination condition in gss_free_in_token_pages()

Published Jun 21, 2024
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Updated

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

SUNRPC: Fix loop termination condition in gssfreeintokenpages()

The intoken->pages[] array is not NULL terminated. This results in the following KASAN splat:

KASAN: maybe wild-memory-access in range [0x04a2013400000008-0x04a201340000000f]

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.9.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.10.0-rc1
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.162.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.43.1-7

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

Jun 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:18 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:24 PM
Description
Nov 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36288?

CVE-2024-36288 has been assessed to have a potentially high severity due to its implications on memory access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36288?

To fix CVE-2024-36288, ensure that you are using a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions 5.10.223-1, 6.1.128-1, or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-36288?

CVE-2024-36288 affects versions of the Linux kernel up to 6.9.4 and the specific release 6.10.0-rc1.

4

Is there any workaround for CVE-2024-36288?

Currently, the most reliable workaround for CVE-2024-36288 is to upgrade to a fixed version of the Linux kernel.

5

What component of the Linux kernel does CVE-2024-36288 affect?

CVE-2024-36288 specifically affects the SUNRPC component of the Linux kernel.

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