CVE-2024-56569: ftrace: Fix regression with module command in stack_trace_filter

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

ftrace: Fix regression with module command in stacktracefilter

When executing the following command:

# echo "write:mod:ext3" > /sys/kernel/tracing/stacktracefilter

The current mod command causes a null pointer dereference. While commit 0f17976568b3f ("ftrace: Fix regression with module command in stacktracefilter") has addressed part of the issue, it left a corner case unhandled, which still results in a kernel crash.

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Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.12<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<6.12.4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:46 PM
Description
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56569?

CVE-2024-56569 represents a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel due to a regression in the ftrace module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56569?

To fix CVE-2024-56569, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56569?

CVE-2024-56569 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel between 4.12 and 6.12.4.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-56569 address?

CVE-2024-56569 addresses a regression issue with the module command in stack_trace_filter within the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-56569 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-56569 is not classified as a remotely exploitable vulnerability, as it requires local command execution to trigger.

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