CVE-2024-53146: NFSD: Prevent a potential integer overflow

Published Dec 24, 2024
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Updated

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

NFSD: Prevent a potential integer overflow

If the tag length is >= U32MAX - 3 then the "length + 4" addition can result in an integer overflow. Address this by splitting the decoding into several steps so that decodecbcompound4res() does not have to perform arithmetic on the unsafe length value.

Other sources

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

NFSD: Prevent a potential integer overflow

If the tag length is >= U32MAX - 3 then the "length + 4" addition can result in an integer overflow. Address this by splitting the decoding into several steps so that decodecbcompound4res() does not have to perform arithmetic on the unsafe length value.

NVD

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Launchpad

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.325
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.287
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.231
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.2
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
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 5.10.234-1Fixed 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

Event History

Dec 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:02 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53146?

CVE-2024-53146 has been assigned a severity rating based on the potential for integer overflow in the Linux kernel's NFSD.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53146?

To mitigate CVE-2024-53146, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53146?

CVE-2024-53146 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to 4.19.325 and certain versions between 4.20 and 6.12.

4

What impact could CVE-2024-53146 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-53146 could potentially lead to system instability or unauthorized access due to an integer overflow.

5

Is there a CVE-2024-53146 exploit in the wild?

As of now, there is no confirmed active exploit for CVE-2024-53146 reported in the wild.

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