CVE-2024-38574: linux kernel Null Dereference — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libbpf: Prevent null-pointer dereference when prog to load has no BTF In bpf_objec_load_prog(), there's no guarantee that obj->btf is non-NULL when passing it to btf__fd(), and this function does not perform any check before dereferencing its argument (as bpf_object__btf_fd() used to do). As a consequence, we get segmentation fault errors in bpftool (for example) when trying to load programs that come without BTF information. v2: Keep btf__fd() in the fix instead of reverting to bpf_object__btf_fd().

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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-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.8.12
linux	linux_kernel	6.9 — 6.9.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1fd91360a75833b7110af9834ae26c977e1273e0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bf48fa19a4b1d186e08b20bf7e5de26a15644fb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef80b59acfa4dee4b5eaccb15572b69248831104 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1fd91360a75833b7110af9834ae26c977e1273e0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bf48fa19a4b1d186e08b20bf7e5de26a15644fb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef80b59acfa4dee4b5eaccb15572b69248831104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38574? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: libbpf: Prevent null-pointer dereference when prog to load has no BTF In bpf_objec_load_prog(), there's no guarantee that obj->btf is non-NULL when passing it to btf__fd(), and this function does not perform any check before dereferencing its argument (as bpf_object__btf_fd() used to do). As a consequence, we get segmentation fault errors in bpftool (for example) when trying to load programs that come without BTF information. v2: Keep btf__fd() in the fix instead of reverting to bpf_object__btf_fd(). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38574? +

CVE-2024-38574 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-2024-38574? +

CVE-2024-38574 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-2024-38574? +

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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