CVE-2024-57791: net/smc: check return value of sock_recvmsg when draining clc data

Published Jan 11, 2025
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Updated

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

net/smc: check return value of sockrecvmsg when draining clc data

When receiving clc msg, the field length in smcclcmsghdr indicates the length of msg should be received from network and the value should not be fully trusted as it is from the network. Once the value of length exceeds the value of buflen in function smcclcwaitmsg it may run into deadloop when trying to drain the remaining data exceeding buflen.

This patch checks the return value of sockrecvmsg when draining data in case of deadloop in draining.

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Launchpad

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
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
Linux Linux kernel>=5.8.1<5.10.233
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.176
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.122
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.68
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.7
Linux Linux kernel=5.8
Linux Linux kernel=5.8-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=5.8-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=5.8-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-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 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Jan 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:47 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57791?

The severity of CVE-2024-57791 is classified based on its impact on the Linux kernel's handling of socket messages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57791?

To fix CVE-2024-57791, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-57791?

CVE-2024-57791 affects the Linux kernel used in various Linux distributions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-57791?

CVE-2024-57791 is a vulnerability related to improper handling of socket message reception in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-57791?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2024-57791 is to apply the relevant updates rather than relying on a workaround.

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