CVE-2024-2313

Description

If kernel headers need to be extracted, bpftrace will attempt to load them from a temporary directory. An unprivileged attacker could use this to force bcc to load compromised linux headers. Linux distributions which provide kernel headers by default are not affected by default.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.8

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-377 CWE-377

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
bpftrace	bpftrace	< 0.20.2
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/bpftrace/bpftrace/commit/4be4b7191acb8218240e6b7178c30fa8c9b59998 https://github.com/bpftrace/bpftrace/commit/4be4b7191acb8218240e6b7178c30fa8c9b59998

Other References

https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-2313 https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-2313

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2313? +

If kernel headers need to be extracted, bpftrace will attempt to load them from a temporary directory. An unprivileged attacker could use this to force bcc to load compromised linux headers. Linux distributions which provide kernel headers by default are not affected by default. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-2313? +

CVE-2024-2313 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.8 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2313? +

CVE-2024-2313 affects products from bpftrace, linux, specifically: bpftrace, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2313? +

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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