CVE-2024-38564: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Add BPF_PROG_TYPE_CGROUP_SKB attach type enforcement in BPF_LINK_CREATE bpf_prog_attach uses attach_type_to_prog_type to enforce proper attach type for BPF_PROG_TYPE_CGROUP_SKB. link_create uses bpf_prog_get and relies on bpf_prog_attach_check_attach_type to properly verify prog_type <> attach_type association. Add missing attach_type enforcement for the link_create case. Otherwise, it's currently possible to attach cgroup_skb prog types to other cgroup hooks.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.10 — 6.6.33
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.12
linux	linux_kernel	6.9 — 6.9.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/543576ec15b17c0c93301ac8297333c7b6e84ac7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6675c541f540a29487a802d3135280b69b9f568d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67929e973f5a347f05fef064fea4ae79e7cdb5fd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b34bbc76651065a5eafad8ddff1eb8d1f8473172 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/543576ec15b17c0c93301ac8297333c7b6e84ac7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6675c541f540a29487a802d3135280b69b9f568d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67929e973f5a347f05fef064fea4ae79e7cdb5fd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b34bbc76651065a5eafad8ddff1eb8d1f8473172

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38564? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Add BPF_PROG_TYPE_CGROUP_SKB attach type enforcement in BPF_LINK_CREATE bpf_prog_attach uses attach_type_to_prog_type to enforce proper attach type for BPF_PROG_TYPE_CGROUP_SKB. link_create uses bpf_prog_get and relies on bpf_prog_attach_check_attach_type to properly verify prog_type <> attach_type association. Add missing attach_type enforcement for the link_create case. Otherwise, it's currently possible to attach cgroup_skb prog types to other cgroup hooks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38564? +

CVE-2024-38564 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-2024-38564? +

CVE-2024-38564 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-2024-38564? +

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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