CVE-2024-46854: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dpaa: Pad packets to ETH_ZLEN When sending packets under 60 bytes, up to three bytes of the buffer following the data may be leaked. Avoid this by extending all packets to ETH_ZLEN, ensuring nothing is leaked in the padding. This bug can be reproduced by running $ ping -s 11 destination

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.10 — 6.1.111
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.52
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.11
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
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/34fcac26216ce17886af3eb392355b459367af1a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbd7ec083413c6a2e0c326d49e24ec7d12c7a9e0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce8eabc912fe9b9a62be1a5c6af5ad2196e90fc2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f43190e33224c49e1c7ebbc25923ff400d87ec00

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f31f51bfc8214a6deaac2920e6342cb9d019133 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/38f5db5587c0ee53546b28c50ba128253181ac83 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd5b9d657ecd44ad5f254c3fea3a6ab1cf0e2ef7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc43a096cfe65b5c32168313846c5cd135d08f1d https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46854? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: dpaa: Pad packets to ETH_ZLEN When sending packets under 60 bytes, up to three bytes of the buffer following the data may be leaked. Avoid this by extending all packets to ETH_ZLEN, ensuring nothing is leaked in the padding. This bug can be reproduced by running $ ping -s 11 destination It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-46854? +

CVE-2024-46854 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46854? +

CVE-2024-46854 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-2024-46854? +

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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