CVE-2024-57938: net/sctp: Prevent autoclose integer overflow in sctp_association_init()
First published: Tue Jan 21 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/sctp: Prevent autoclose integer overflow in sctp_association_init() While by default max_autoclose equals to INT_MAX / HZ, one may set net.sctp.max_autoclose to UINT_MAX. There is code in sctp_association_init() that can consequently trigger overflow.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=3.13<5.4.289 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.233 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.176 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.124 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.70 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc5 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/94b7ed0a4896420988e1776942f0a3f67167873e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/081bdb3a31674339313c6d702af922bc29de2c53
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9c3adb083d3278f065a83c3f667f1246c74c31f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7af63ef5fe4d480064eb22583b24ffc8b408183a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/271f031f4c31c07e2a85a1ba2b4c8e734909a477
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2297890b778b0e7c8200d6818154f7e461d78e94
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e86729d1ff329815a6e8a920cb554a1d4cb5b8d
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-57938
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57938
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-57938
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-57938
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-57938
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/4e86729d1ff329815a6e8a920cb554a1d4cb5b8d
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57938?
CVE-2024-57938 is classified as a potentially serious vulnerability due to the risk of integer overflow in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57938?
To fix CVE-2024-57938, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57938?
CVE-2024-57938 affects various versions of the Linux kernel from 3.13 to 6.13-rc5.
What component of the Linux kernel does CVE-2024-57938 impact?
CVE-2024-57938 impacts the net/sctp component related to SCTP association initialization.
Is CVE-2024-57938 a remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-57938 is not classified as a remote vulnerability, but it can lead to local escalation of privileges if exploited.
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