CVE-2024-36481: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing/probes: fix error check in parse_btf_field() btf_find_struct_member() might return NULL or an error via the ERR_PTR() macro. However, its caller in parse_btf_field() only checks for the NULL condition. Fix this by using IS_ERR() and returning the error up the stack.

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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-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.6
linux	linux_kernel	6.6.1 — 6.6.33
linux	linux_kernel	6.9 — 6.9.4
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ed468edfeb54c7202e559eba74c25fac6a0dad0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad4b202da2c498fefb69e5d87f67b946e7fe1e6a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e569eb34970281438e2b48a3ef11c87459fcfbcb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ed468edfeb54c7202e559eba74c25fac6a0dad0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad4b202da2c498fefb69e5d87f67b946e7fe1e6a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e569eb34970281438e2b48a3ef11c87459fcfbcb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36481? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing/probes: fix error check in parse_btf_field() btf_find_struct_member() might return NULL or an error via the ERR_PTR() macro. However, its caller in parse_btf_field() only checks for the NULL condition. Fix this by using IS_ERR() and returning the error up the stack. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36481? +

CVE-2024-36481 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-2024-36481? +

CVE-2024-36481 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-2024-36481? +

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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