CVE-2024-45016
Sept. 13, 2024, 4:36 p.m.
5.5
Medium
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netem: fix return value if duplicate enqueue fails
There is a bug in netem_enqueue() introduced by
commit 5845f706388a ("net: netem: fix skb length BUG_ON in __skb_to_sgvec")
that can lead to a use-after-free.
This commit made netem_enqueue() always return NET_XMIT_SUCCESS
when a packet is duplicated, which can cause the parent qdisc's q.qlen
to be mistakenly incremented. When this happens qlen_notify() may be
skipped on the parent during destruction, leaving a dangling pointer
for some classful qdiscs like DRR.
There are two ways for the bug happen:
- If the duplicated packet is dropped by rootq->enqueue() and then
the original packet is also dropped.
- If rootq->enqueue() sends the duplicated packet to a different qdisc
and the original packet is dropped.
In both cases NET_XMIT_SUCCESS is returned even though no packets
are enqueued at the netem qdisc.
The fix is to defer the enqueue of the duplicate packet until after
the original packet has been guaranteed to return NET_XMIT_SUCCESS.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-416
Use After Free
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | 6.11 | rc1 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | 6.11 | rc2 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | 6.11 | rc3 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| o | linux | linux_kernel | 6.11 | rc4 | / | / | / | / | / | / |
References
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: NONE
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Timeline
Published: Sept. 11, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 13, 2024, 4:36 p.m.
Last Modified: Sept. 13, 2024, 4:36 p.m.
Status : Analyzed
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.
More infoSource
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