CVE-2024-47794: bpf: Prevent tailcall infinite loop caused by freplace

Published Jan 11, 2025
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Updated

bpf: Prevent tailcall infinite loop caused by freplace

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Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.12.5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Jan 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:44 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:54 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:54 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47794?

CVE-2024-47794 has been classified with a severity that indicates a potential high risk due to the possibility of an infinite loop.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47794?

To fix CVE-2024-47794, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been mitigated.

3

What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-47794?

The potential impact of CVE-2024-47794 includes system instability and the possibility of a denial of service due to an infinite loop.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-47794?

CVE-2024-47794 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that utilize BPF tail calls in combination with freplace.

5

Is CVE-2024-47794 being actively exploited in the wild?

As of the latest updates, there have been no confirmed reports of CVE-2024-47794 being actively exploited in the wild.

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