CVE-2024-53187: io_uring: check for overflows in io_pin_pages

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

iouring: check for overflows in iopinpages

WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 5834 at iouring/memmap.c:144 iopinpages+0x149/0x180 iouring/memmap.c:144 CPU: 0 UID: 0 PID: 5834 Comm: syz-executor825 Not tainted 6.12.0-next-20241118-syzkaller #0 Call Trace: <TASK> iouaddrmap+0xfb/0x2d0 iouring/memmap.c:183 ioringsmap iouring/iouring.c:2611 [inline] ioallocatescqurings+0x1c0/0x650 iouring/iouring.c:3470 iouringcreate+0x5b5/0xc00 iouring/iouring.c:3692 iouringsetup iouring/iouring.c:3781 [inline] ... </TASK>

iopinpages()'s uaddr parameter came directly from the user and can be garbage. Don't just add size to it as it can overflow.

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Launchpad

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.2
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-1

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 17, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53187?

CVE-2024-53187 has a high severity due to potential memory overflow vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel's io_uring functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53187?

To fix CVE-2024-53187, update the Linux kernel to version 6.12.2 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-53187?

CVE-2024-53187 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.11.11 and from 6.12 to 6.12.2.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-53187?

CVE-2024-53187 specifically impacts the io_uring component in the Linux kernel.

5

What potential risks are associated with CVE-2024-53187?

The risks associated with CVE-2024-53187 include possible system crashes and unauthorized access due to memory overflows.

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