Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-35890 CVE-2024-53122 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-388 CWE-369 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system kernel (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper error handling
EUVDB-ID: #VU93651
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35890
CWE-ID:
CWE-388 - Error Handling
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the skb_gro_receive_list() and skb_gro_receive() functions in net/core/skbuff.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8
kernel (Red Hat package): before 4.18.0-477.86.1.el8_8
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0062
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Division by zero
EUVDB-ID: #VU101111
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53122
CWE-ID:
CWE-369 - Divide By Zero
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a division by zero error within the mptcp_rcv_space_adjust() function in net/mptcp/protocol.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8
kernel (Red Hat package): before 4.18.0-477.86.1.el8_8
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:8.8:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kernel_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0062
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
