CVE-2024-35834: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xsk: recycle buffer in case Rx queue was full Add missing xsk_buff_free() call when __xsk_rcv_zc() failed to produce descriptor to XSK Rx queue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.6 — 6.6.15
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.3
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/269009893146c495f41e9572dd9319e787c2eba9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b4d93d31aade99210d41cd9d4cbd2957c98bc8c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cce713664548284daf977739e7ff1cd59e84189c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/269009893146c495f41e9572dd9319e787c2eba9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b4d93d31aade99210d41cd9d4cbd2957c98bc8c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cce713664548284daf977739e7ff1cd59e84189c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35834? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xsk: recycle buffer in case Rx queue was full Add missing xsk_buff_free() call when __xsk_rcv_zc() failed to produce descriptor to XSK Rx queue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-35834? +

CVE-2024-35834 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35834? +

CVE-2024-35834 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-35834? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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