CVE-2024-47702: bpf: Fail verification for sign-extension of packet data/data_end/data_meta

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

bpf: Fail verification for sign-extension of packet data/dataend/datameta

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Launchpad

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.10.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel bpf verifier for packet ctx member access (__sk_buff->data/__sk_buff->data_end/__sk_buff->data_meta) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch commit 1f1e864b6555

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:53 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:53 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:47 AM
Description
Apr 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:58 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47702?

CVE-2024-47702 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting certain versions.

2

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-47702?

CVE-2024-47702 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.6 and 6.10.13 and 6.11 to 6.11.2.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-47702?

To fix CVE-2024-47702, update your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-47702?

CVE-2024-47702 is a sign-extension vulnerability in the BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) implementation of the Linux kernel.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-47702?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-47702 include kernel crashes and possible exploitation by malicious actors.

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