CVE-2024-58237: bpf: consider that tail calls invalidate packet pointers
Published May 5, 2025
·Updated
bpf: consider that tail calls invalidate packet pointers
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.6.90
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1<6.6.92.2-1
6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-4<6.6.92.2-1
6.6.92.2-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.92.2-1
Event History
May 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-58237?
CVE-2024-58237 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-58237?
To fix CVE-2024-58237, you should update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
3
What does CVE-2024-58237 affect?
CVE-2024-58237 affects the Linux kernel's handling of tail calls in BPF, which could lead to invalidation of packet pointers.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-58237?
Users and systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-58237.
5
What are the potential exploits of CVE-2024-58237?
CVE-2024-58237 could be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate packet processing within affected Linux systems.