CVE-2024-53125: bpf: sync_linked_regs() must preserve subreg_def

Published Dec 4, 2024
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Updated

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

bpf: synclinkedregs() must preserve subregdef

Range propagation must not affect subregdef marks, otherwise the following example is rewritten by verifier incorrectly when BPFFTESTRNDHI32 flag is set:

0: call bpfktimegetns call bpfktimegetns 1: r0 &= 0x7fffffff after verifier r0 &= 0x7fffffff 2: w1 = w0 rewrites w1 = w0 3: if w0 < 10 goto +0 --------------> r11 = 0x2f5674a6 (r) 4: r1 >>= 32 r11 <<= 32 (r) 5: r0 = r1 r1 |= r11 (r) 6: exit; if w0 < 0xa goto pc+0 r1 >>= 32 r0 = r1 exit

(or zero extension of w1 at (2) is missing for architectures that require zero extension for upper register half).

The following happens w/o this patch: - r0 is marked as not a subreg at (0); - w1 is marked as subreg at (2); - w1 subregdef is overridden at (3) by copyregisterstate(); - w1 is read at (5) but markinsnzext() does not mark (2) for zero extension, because w1 subregdef is not set; - because of BPFFTESTRNDHI32 flag verifier inserts random value for hi32 bits of (2) (marked (r)); - this random value is read at (5).

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Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
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
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.10.232
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.175
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.121
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.67
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3

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

Event History

Dec 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:02 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-2024-53125?

CVE-2024-53125 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on system stability and security in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53125?

To fix CVE-2024-53125, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your Linux distribution.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53125?

CVE-2024-53125 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patch being released.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-53125?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-53125 include incorrect behavior in BPF programs which can lead to system crashes or security vulnerabilities.

5

Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-53125?

The responsibility for addressing CVE-2024-53125 lies with the maintainers of the Linux kernel and end-users who must apply the updates.

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