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CVE-2024-36946: phonet: fix rtm_phonet_notify() skb allocation

First published: Thu May 30 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: phonet: fix rtm_phonet_notify() skb allocation fill_route() stores three components in the skb: - struct rtmsg - RTA_DST (u8) - RTA_OIF (u32) Therefore, rtm_phonet_notify() should use NLMSG_ALIGN(sizeof(struct rtmsg)) + nla_total_size(1) + nla_total_size(4)

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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-2024-36946?

    CVE-2024-36946 has been classified with a medium severity level due to potential impacts on system stability and security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-36946?

    To fix CVE-2024-36946, update to the patched versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or 6.12.12-1 of the Linux kernel.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-36946?

    CVE-2024-36946 affects the Linux kernel packages in specific versions provided by Debian.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2024-36946?

    CVE-2024-36946 involves components related to skb allocation in the rtm_phonet_notify() function.

  • Can CVE-2024-36946 lead to remote code execution?

    CVE-2024-36946 does not directly indicate remote code execution risk but can affect system operations.

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