CVE-2024-42284: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tipc: Return non-zero value from tipc_udp_addr2str() on error tipc_udp_addr2str() should return non-zero value if the UDP media address is invalid. Otherwise, a buffer overflow access can occur in tipc_media_addr_printf(). Fix this by returning 1 on an invalid UDP media address.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.1 — 4.19.320
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.282
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.224
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.165
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.103
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.44
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/253405541be2f15ffebdeac2f4cf4b7e9144d12f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2abe350db1aa599eeebc6892237d0bce0f1de62a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eea127675450583680c8170358bcba43227bd69 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/728734352743a78b4c5a7285b282127696a4a813 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76ddf84a52f0d8ec3f5db6ccce08faf202a17d28 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ec3335dd89c8d169e9650e4bac64fde71fdf15b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa38bf74899de07cf70b50cd17f8ad45fb6654c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa96c6baef1b5385e2f0c0677b32b3839e716076

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42284? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tipc: Return non-zero value from tipc_udp_addr2str() on error tipc_udp_addr2str() should return non-zero value if the UDP media address is invalid. Otherwise, a buffer overflow access can occur in tipc_media_addr_printf(). Fix this by returning 1 on an invalid UDP media address. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42284? +

CVE-2024-42284 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42284? +

CVE-2024-42284 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-2024-42284? +

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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