Linux KernelOperating system · Linux

CVE-2024-58100

MEDIUM · 5.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-05-05
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 6.6.90 / 6.12.25 or later.
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57/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Zero-click Patch available

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NVD · unedited
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: check changes_pkt_data property for extension programs When processing calls to global sub-programs, verifier decides whether to invalidate all packet pointers in current state depending on the changes_pkt_data property of the global sub-program. Because of this, an extension program replacing a global sub-program must be compatible with changes_pkt_data property of the sub-program being replaced. This commit: - adds changes_pkt_data flag to struct bpf_prog_aux: - this flag is set in check_cfg() for main sub-program; - in jit_subprogs() for other sub-programs; - modifies bpf_check_attach_btf_id() to check changes_pkt_data flag; - moves call to check_attach_btf_id() after the call to check_cfg(), because it needs changes_pkt_data flag to be set: bpf_check: ... ... - check_attach_btf_id resolve_pseudo_ldimm64 resolve_pseudo_ldimm64 --> bpf_prog_is_offloaded bpf_prog_is_offloaded check_cfg check_cfg + check_attach_btf_id ... ... The following fields are set by check_attach_btf_id(): - env->ops - prog->aux->attach_btf_trace - prog->aux->attach_func_name - prog->aux->attach_func_proto - prog->aux->dst_trampoline - prog->aux->mod - prog->aux->saved_dst_attach_type - prog->aux->saved_dst_prog_type - prog->expected_attach_type Neither of these fields are used by resolve_pseudo_ldimm64() or bpf_prog_offload_verifier_prep() (for netronome and netdevsim drivers), so the reordering is safe.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Linux KernelOperating system
Affected:>= 5.6, < 6.6.90>= 6.7, < 6.12.25= 6.13

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

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

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 6.6.90 / 6.12.25 or later
Fixed in 6.6.906.12.25
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Recommended fix High confidence

6.6.90, 6.12.25, or later (preferably latest stable 6.14.x)

  1. 1. Identify all systems running affected kernel versions: >= 5.6 and < 6.6.90, >= 6.7 and < 6.12.25, or 6.13.x
  2. 2. Schedule a maintenance window for each affected system
  3. 3. Upgrade the Linux kernel to a fixed version: 6.6.90 or later for 6.6.y systems, 6.12.25 or later for 6.7-6.12.y systems, or 6.14+ for 6.13.x systems
  4. 4. For production systems, test the kernel upgrade in a staging environment first to verify compatibility with existing modules and drivers
  5. 5. After upgrading, reboot the systems to load the new kernel
  6. 6. Verify the running kernel version post-reboot using 'uname -r' to confirm the fix is applied
Caveat Kernel upgrades may introduce compatibility issues with proprietary drivers or custom modules; test thoroughly in staging before production deployment

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