CVE-2024-53110: vp_vdpa: fix id_table array not null terminated error

Published Dec 2, 2024
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Updated

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

vpvdpa: fix idtable array not null terminated error

Allocate one extra virtiodeviceid as null terminator, otherwise vdpamgmtdevgetclasses() may iterate multiple times and visit undefined memory.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.19<6.1.119
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.63
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.10
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
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc7
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Compensating control

    Ensure the kernel component vp_vdpa applies the fix for the id_table array not being null terminated (Allocate one extra virtio_device_id as null terminator) so vdpa_mgmtdev_get_classes() does not iterate multiple times over undefined memory.

Event History

Dec 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:54 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53110?

CVE-2024-53110 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53110?

To fix CVE-2024-53110, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-53110?

CVE-2024-53110 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, including versions from 5.19 to 6.12-rc7.

4

Is CVE-2024-53110 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2024-53110 is not classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-53110?

The impact of CVE-2024-53110 involves potential memory access issues due to the id_table array not being null terminated.

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