SB20240608141 - Race condition within a thread in Linux kernel netrom



SB20240608141 - Race condition within a thread in Linux kernel netrom

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240608141
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition within a thread (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27419)

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to a data race within the nr_state1_machine(), nr_state2_machine() and nr_state3_machine() functions in net/netrom/nr_in.c, within the nr_rx_frame() function in net/netrom/af_netrom.c. A local user can manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.