CVE-2024-50299: sctp: properly validate chunk size in sctp_sf_ootb()

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

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

sctp: properly validate chunk size in sctpsfootb()

A size validation fix similar to that in Commit 50619dbf8db7 ("sctp: add size validation when walking chunks") is also required in sctpsfootb() to address a crash reported by syzbot:

BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in sctpsfootb+0x7f5/0xce0 net/sctp/smstatefuns.c:3712 sctpsfootb+0x7f5/0xce0 net/sctp/smstatefuns.c:3712 sctpdosm+0x181/0x93d0 net/sctp/smsideeffect.c:1166 sctpendpointbhrcv+0xc38/0xf90 net/sctp/endpointola.c:407 sctpinqpush+0x2ef/0x380 net/sctp/inqueue.c:88 sctprcv+0x3831/0x3b20 net/sctp/input.c:243 sctp4rcv+0x42/0x50 net/sctp/protocol.c:1159 ipprotocoldeliverrcu+0xb51/0x13d0 net/ipv4/ipinput.c:205 iplocaldeliverfinish+0x336/0x500 net/ipv4/ipinput.c:233

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<4.19.324
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.286
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.230
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.172
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.117
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.61
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc6
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-2<5.15.173.1-1
5.15.173.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-1<5.15.173.1-1
5.15.173.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 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 debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.173.1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:50 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50299?

The severity of CVE-2024-50299 has yet to be classified, but it involves a validation issue in the Linux kernel's sctp_sf_ootb() function.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50299?

To fix CVE-2024-50299, ensure your Linux kernel is updated to a version that addresses the size validation issue in sctp_sf_ootb().

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50299?

CVE-2024-50299 affects multiple Linux kernel versions ranging from 2.6.12 up to 6.12-rc6.

4

What is the specific nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-50299?

CVE-2024-50299 relates to improper validation of chunk sizes, which could lead to potential exploitation.

5

Is there a public reference for CVE-2024-50299?

Yes, a public reference for CVE-2024-50299 can be found in the Linux kernel's code commits addressing the vulnerability.

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