CVE-2024-57902: af_packet: fix vlan_get_tci() vs MSG_PEEK

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

afpacket: fix vlangettci() vs MSGPEEK

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Launchpad

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.320<4.20
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.282<5.4.289
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.224<5.10.233
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.165<5.15.176
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.103<6.1.124
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.44<6.6.70
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10.3<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<5.15.176.3-3
5.15.176.3-3
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.78.1-3<6.6.78.1-3
6.6.78.1-3
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-3<5.15.176.3-3
5.15.176.3-3
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9<6.6.78.1-3
6.6.78.1-3

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 6.6.78.1-3
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.15.176.3-3

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected 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
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:48 PM
Description
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57902?

CVE-2024-57902 has been classified with a severity that could potentially lead to system crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57902?

To fix CVE-2024-57902, you should update to the latest version of the Linux Kernel that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What causes CVE-2024-57902?

CVE-2024-57902 is caused by a flaw in the af_packet implementation of the Linux kernel that mishandles the MSG_PEEK case, leading to a potential crash.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-57902?

CVE-2024-57902 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux Kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-57902?

There is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-2024-57902; updating the Linux kernel is the best way to mitigate the issue.

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