CVE-2024-57901: af_packet: fix vlan_get_protocol_dgram() vs MSG_PEEK
afpacket: fix vlangetprotocoldgram() vs MSGPEEK
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto 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 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 5.15.176.3-3 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.78.1-3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57901?
CVE-2024-57901 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57901?
To fix CVE-2024-57901, update your Linux kernel to a version beyond 6.13.0-rc4 that includes the relevant patches.
What type of systems are affected by CVE-2024-57901?
CVE-2024-57901 affects systems running the Linux kernel version 6.13.0-rc4 and potentially earlier versions.
What attack vector is associated with CVE-2024-57901?
CVE-2024-57901 can lead to a crash, particularly when handling VLAN protocol datagrams with MSG_PEEK.
Who reported CVE-2024-57901?
CVE-2024-57901 was reported by syzbot, a tool for detecting kernel vulnerabilities.