CVE-2024-57890: RDMA/uverbs: Prevent integer overflow issue

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

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

RDMA/uverbs: Prevent integer overflow issue

In the expression "cmd.wqesize cmd.wrcount", both variables are u32 values that come from the user so the multiplication can lead to integer wrapping. Then we pass the result to uverbsrequestnextptr() which also could potentially wrap. The "cmd.sgecount sizeof(struct ibuverbssge)" multiplication can also overflow on 32bit systems although it's fine on 64bit systems.

This patch does two things. First, I've re-arranged the condition in uverbsrequestnextptr() so that the use controlled variable "len" is on one side of the comparison by itself without any math. Then I've modified all the callers to use sizemul() for the multiplications.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.15<5.4.289
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.233
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.176
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.124
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.70
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc5
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
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-2<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1<6.6.76.1-1
6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1<5.15.176.3-1
5.15.176.3-1

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
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.176.3-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:48 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57890?

CVE-2024-57890 has a medium severity rating due to potential integer overflow vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

2

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57890?

CVE-2024-57890 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, ranging from 2.6.15 to 6.12.9, including various release candidates.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-57890?

To fix CVE-2024-57890, update your Linux kernel to a patched version that resolves the integer overflow vulnerability.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-57890?

The impact of CVE-2024-57890 includes potential denial of service attacks or escalation of privileges due to the integer overflow.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-57890?

Yes, patches for CVE-2024-57890 are available in the latest stable versions of the Linux kernel.

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