CVE-2024-40908: bpf: Set run context for rawtp test_run callback

Published Jul 12, 2024
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Updated

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

bpf: Set run context for rawtp testrun callback

syzbot reported crash when rawtp program executed through the testrun interface calls bpfgetattachcookie helper or any other helper that touches task->bpfctx pointer.

Setting the run context (task->bpfctx pointer) for testrun callback.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.162
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.95
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
debian/linux<6.1.99-1
6.1.99-1
debian/linux<6.9.7-1
6.9.7-1
debian/linux<6.9.7-1
6.9.7-1
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.99-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9.7-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1

Event History

Jul 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40908?

CVE-2024-40908 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40908?

To fix CVE-2024-40908, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-40908?

The affected versions include the Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, and 6.12.12-1.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-40908?

CVE-2024-40908 impacts the BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) functionality in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-40908?

As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-40908.

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