CVE-2024-56763: tracing: Prevent bad count for tracing_cpumask_write

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-56763?

The severity of CVE-2024-56763 is classified as a medium risk due to the potential for causing incorrect behavior in the tracing process.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56763?

To fix CVE-2024-56763, update the Linux kernel to a version that is not affected, specifically versions later than 6.1.123 or 6.2 and later than 6.7, or any version after 6.13-rc4.

Q: Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56763?

CVE-2024-56763 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.29 up to 6.1.123, from 6.2 up to 6.6.69, from 6.7 up to 6.12.8, and specific 6.13 release candidates.

Q: What does CVE-2024-56763 exploit?

CVE-2024-56763 exploits a vulnerability in the tracing subsystem, which could result in warnings when a large count is provided during bitmap parsing.

Q: Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-56763?

Yes, patches addressing CVE-2024-56763 have been implemented in newer kernel releases that users should apply.

Published Jan 6, 2025

Updated

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

tracing: Prevent bad count for tracingcpumaskwrite

If a large count is provided, it will trigger a warning in bitmapparseuser. Also check zero for it.

Other sources

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Affected Software

221 affected componentsFixes available

Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.29<6.1.123

Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.69

Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.8

Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1

Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc4

Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1

Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9

Patch available

Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1

Patch available

Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1

Patch available

Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1

Patch available

debian/linux<6.1.123-1

6.1.123-1

debian/linux<6.12.8-1

6.12.8-1

debian/linux<6.12.8-1

6.12.8-1

debian/linux

6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-lts-xenial*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-aws-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-kvm*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.4<5.4.0-1165.176~18.04.1

5.4.0-1165.176~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.4<5.4.0-1170.176~18.04.1

5.4.0-1170.176~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4<5.4.0-1168.178~18.04.1

5.4.0-1168.178~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4<5.4.0-242.262~18.04.1

5.4.0-242.262~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4<5.4.0-1111.116~18.04.1

5.4.0-1111.116~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-kvm*

ubuntu/linux-oem*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4<5.4.0-1163.173~18.04.1

5.4.0-1163.173~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-raspi-5.4<5.4.0-1148.161~18.04.1

5.4.0-1148.161~18.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15<5.15.0-1080.87~20.04.1

5.15.0-1080.87~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15<5.15.0-1086.95~20.04.1

5.15.0-1086.95~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15<5.15.0-1081.90~20.04.1

5.15.0-1081.90~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-136.147~20.04.1

5.15.0-136.147~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15<5.15.0-1074.77~20.04.1

5.15.0-1074.77~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15<5.15.0-1077.83~20.04.1

5.15.0-1077.83~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15<5.15.0-135.146~20.04.1

5.15.0-135.146~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15<5.15.0-1077.83~20.04.1

5.15.0-1077.83~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15<5.15.0-1075.79~20.04.1

5.15.0-1075.79~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux<5.4.0-242.262

5.4.0-242.262

ubuntu/linux-aws<5.4.0-1165.176

5.4.0-1165.176

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure<5.4.0-1170.176

5.4.0-1170.176

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.4.0-1125.132

5.4.0-1125.132

ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.4.0-1168.178

5.4.0-1168.178

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.4.0-1111.116

5.4.0-1111.116

ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-iot<5.4.0-1069.72

5.4.0-1069.72

ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.4.0-1152.161

5.4.0-1152.161

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15<5.15.0-1039.39~20.04.1

5.15.0-1039.39~20.04.1

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.4.0-1163.173

5.4.0-1163.173

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.4.0-1148.161

5.4.0-1148.161

ubuntu/linux-raspi2*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.4.0-1083.87

5.4.0-1083.87

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.4.0-1165.176+fips1

5.4.0-1165.176+fips1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.4.0-1170.176+fips1

5.4.0-1170.176+fips1

ubuntu/linux-fips<5.4.0-1139.149

5.4.0-1139.149

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.4.0-1168.178+fips1

5.4.0-1168.178+fips1

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-135.146

5.15.0-135.146

ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws<5.15.0-1080.87

5.15.0-1080.87

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8<6.8.0-1029.31~22.04.1

6.8.0-1029.31~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1084.93

5.15.0-1084.93

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.8<6.8.0-1029.34~22.04.1

6.8.0-1029.34~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<5.15.0-1084.93.1

5.15.0-1084.93.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1079.88

5.15.0-1079.88

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8<6.8.0-1030.32~22.04.1

6.8.0-1030.32~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1077.83

5.15.0-1077.83

ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1062.70

5.15.0-1062.70

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-60.63~22.04.1

6.8.0-60.63~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1072.75

5.15.0-1072.75

ubuntu/linux-ibm-6.8<6.8.0-1026.26~22.04.1

6.8.0-1026.26~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime<5.15.0-1073.75

5.15.0-1073.75

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1075.81

5.15.0-1075.81

ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1076.81

5.15.0-1076.81

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-135.146

5.15.0-135.146

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-60.63.1~22.04.1

6.8.0-60.63.1~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1074.75

5.15.0-1074.75

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.8<6.8.0-1028.31~22.04.1

6.8.0-1028.31~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<5.15.0-1033.33

5.15.0-1033.33

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx<5.15.0-1021.21

5.15.0-1021.21

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle<5.15.0-1077.83

5.15.0-1077.83

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1026.27~22.04.1

6.8.0-1026.27~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1074.77

5.15.0-1074.77

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.8<6.8.0-62.65~22.04.1

6.8.0-62.65~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp<5.15.0-1044.48

5.15.0-1044.48

ubuntu/linux-bluefield<5.15.0-1062.64

5.15.0-1062.64

ubuntu/linux-realtime<5.15.0-1080.88

5.15.0-1080.88

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.8<6.8.1-1022.23~22.04.1

6.8.1-1022.23~22.04.1

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips<5.15.0-1080.87+fips1

5.15.0-1080.87+fips1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips<5.15.0-1083.92+fips1

5.15.0-1083.92+fips1

ubuntu/linux-fips<5.15.0-135.146+fips1

5.15.0-135.146+fips1

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips<5.15.0-1079.88+fips1

5.15.0-1079.88+fips1

ubuntu/linux<6.8.0-60.63

6.8.0-60.63

ubuntu/linux-aws<6.8.0-1029.31

6.8.0-1029.31

ubuntu/linux-azure<6.8.0-1029.34

6.8.0-1029.34

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11<6.11.0-1012.12~24.04.1

6.11.0-1012.12~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia<6.8.0-1016.17

6.8.0-1016.17

ubuntu/linux-gcp<6.8.0-1030.32

6.8.0-1030.32

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11<6.11.0-1011.11~24.04.1

6.11.0-1011.11~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gke<6.8.0-1025.29

6.8.0-1025.29

ubuntu/linux-gkeop<6.8.0-1012.14

6.8.0-1012.14

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11<6.11.0-21.21~24.04.1

6.11.0-21.21~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-ibm<6.8.0-1026.26

6.8.0-1026.26

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<6.8.0-60.63.1

6.8.0-60.63.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<6.8.0-1028.31

6.8.0-1028.31

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11<6.11.0-1007.7

6.11.0-1007.7

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-lowlatency<6.8.0-1028.31.1

6.8.0-1028.31.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<6.8.0-1008.8

6.8.0-1008.8

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11<6.11.0-1017.17

6.11.0-1017.17

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8<6.8.0-1028.28

6.8.0-1028.28

ubuntu/linux-oracle<6.8.0-1026.27

6.8.0-1026.27

ubuntu/linux-raspi<6.8.0-1028.32

6.8.0-1028.32

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv<6.8.0-60.63.1

6.8.0-60.63.1

ubuntu/linux-xilinx<6.8.0-1017.18

6.8.0-1017.18

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime<6.8.0-2023.24

6.8.0-2023.24

ubuntu/linux-realtime<6.8.1-1022.23

6.8.1-1022.23

ubuntu/linux-fips<6.8.0-78.78+fips1

6.8.0-78.78+fips1

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Event History

Jan 6, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:20 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via OSV·05:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Mar 13, 2025

Data Sourced

via Microsoft·07:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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What is the severity of CVE-2024-56763?

The severity of CVE-2024-56763 is classified as a medium risk due to the potential for causing incorrect behavior in the tracing process.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56763?

To fix CVE-2024-56763, update the Linux kernel to a version that is not affected, specifically versions later than 6.1.123 or 6.2 and later than 6.7, or any version after 6.13-rc4.

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56763?

CVE-2024-56763 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.29 up to 6.1.123, from 6.2 up to 6.6.69, from 6.7 up to 6.12.8, and specific 6.13 release candidates.

What does CVE-2024-56763 exploit?

CVE-2024-56763 exploits a vulnerability in the tracing subsystem, which could result in warnings when a large count is provided during bitmap parsing.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-56763?

Yes, patches addressing CVE-2024-56763 have been implemented in newer kernel releases that users should apply.

CVE-2024-56763: tracing: Prevent bad count for tracing_cpumask_write

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