CVE-2024-42067: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Take return from set_memory_rox() into account with bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro() set_memory_rox() can fail, leaving memory unprotected. Check return and bail out when bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro() returns an error.

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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-252 CWE-252

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.6.37
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.9.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/044da7ae7afd4ef60806d73654a2e6a79aa4ed7a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e60adf513275c3a38e5cb67f7fd12387e43a3ff5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/044da7ae7afd4ef60806d73654a2e6a79aa4ed7a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08f6c05feb1db21653e98ca84ea04ca032d014c7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fef36cad60d4226f9d06953cd56d1d2f9119730 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e60adf513275c3a38e5cb67f7fd12387e43a3ff5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42067? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Take return from set_memory_rox() into account with bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro() set_memory_rox() can fail, leaving memory unprotected. Check return and bail out when bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro() returns an error. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42067? +

CVE-2024-42067 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-2024-42067? +

CVE-2024-42067 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-2024-42067? +

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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