SB2024082646 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel bpf
Published: August 26, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024082646
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43910)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the process_dynptr_func(), btf_check_func_arg_match() and check_kfunc_args() functions in kernel/bpf/verifier.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.