CVE-2024-26708: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: really cope with fastopen race Fastopen and PM-trigger subflow shutdown can race, as reported by syzkaller. In my first attempt to close such race, I missed the fact that the subflow status can change again before the subflow_state_change callback is invoked. Address the issue additionally copying with all the states directly reachable from TCP_FIN_WAIT1.

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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-362 CWE-362

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.18
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.6
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/337cebbd850f94147cee05252778f8f78b8c337f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bfe217e075d04e63c092df9d40c608e598c2ef2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e158fb9679d15a2317ec13b4f6301bd26265df2f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/337cebbd850f94147cee05252778f8f78b8c337f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bfe217e075d04e63c092df9d40c608e598c2ef2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e158fb9679d15a2317ec13b4f6301bd26265df2f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26708? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: really cope with fastopen race Fastopen and PM-trigger subflow shutdown can race, as reported by syzkaller. In my first attempt to close such race, I missed the fact that the subflow status can change again before the subflow_state_change callback is invoked. Address the issue additionally copying with all the states directly reachable from TCP_FIN_WAIT1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-26708? +

CVE-2024-26708 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-2024-26708? +

CVE-2024-26708 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-2024-26708? +

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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