CVE-2024-53117: virtio/vsock: Improve MSG_ZEROCOPY error handling
First published: Mon Dec 02 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio/vsock: Improve MSG_ZEROCOPY error handling Add a missing kfree_skb() to prevent memory leaks.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc7 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50061d7319e21165d04e3024354c1b43b6137821
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60cf6206a1f513512f5d73fa4d3dbbcad2e7dcd6
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53117
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53117
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53117
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53117
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53117
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/60cf6206a1f513512f5d73fa4d3dbbcad2e7dcd6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53117?
CVE-2024-53117 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53117?
To address CVE-2024-53117, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux Kernel, specifically 6.12 or subsequent releases.
Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53117?
CVE-2024-53117 affects Linux Kernel versions from 6.7 to 6.11.10 and specific 6.12 release candidates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53117?
CVE-2024-53117 involves a memory leak issue due to inadequate error handling related to MSG_ZEROCOPY in virtio/vsock.
Is CVE-2024-53117 a longstanding vulnerability?
CVE-2024-53117 was recently discovered and has been promptly addressed in the latest kernel updates.
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