CVE-2024-42161: bpf: Avoid uninitialized value in BPF_CORE_READ_BITFIELD
bpf: Avoid uninitialized value in BPFCOREREADBITFIELD
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42161?
CVE-2024-42161 is classified with a severity that may include potential security risks to the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42161?
To mitigate CVE-2024-42161, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel listed in the vulnerability's advisory.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-42161?
CVE-2024-42161 impacts Linux kernel versions prior to certain patched releases, specifically those below 5.10.223, 5.10.226, 6.1.123, and others specified in the advisory.
Is CVE-2024-42161 exploitable remotely?
The exploitability of CVE-2024-42161 in a remote context depends on specific system configurations and use cases of the affected kernel.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-42161?
CVE-2024-42161 involves the use of uninitialized values in BPF_CORE_READ_BITFIELD within the Linux kernel.