CVE-2024-57973: linux kernel Integer Overflow — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rdma/cxgb4: Prevent potential integer overflow on 32bit The "gl->tot_len" variable is controlled by the user. It comes from process_responses(). On 32bit systems, the "gl->tot_len + sizeof(struct cpl_pass_accept_req) + sizeof(struct rss_header)" addition could have an integer wrapping bug. Use size_add() to prevent this.

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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-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	3.8 — 6.1.129
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.76
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.13.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4422f452d028850b9cc4fd8f1cf45a8ff91855eb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aeb814484387811b3579d5c78ad4eb301e3bf1c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd96a3935e89486304461a21752f824fc25e0f0b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd352107f22bfbecbbf3b74bde14f3f932296309 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/de8d88b68d0cfd41152a7a63d6aec0ed3e1b837a

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b759f78b83221f4a1cae3aeb20b500e375f3ee6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d64148a10a85952352de6091ceed99fb9ce2d3ee https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e53ca458f543aa352d09b484550de173cb9085c2 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57973? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rdma/cxgb4: Prevent potential integer overflow on 32bit The "gl->tot_len" variable is controlled by the user. It comes from process_responses(). On 32bit systems, the "gl->tot_len + sizeof(struct cpl_pass_accept_req) + sizeof(struct rss_header)" addition could have an integer wrapping bug. Use size_add() to prevent this. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-57973? +

CVE-2024-57973 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-2024-57973? +

CVE-2024-57973 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-2024-57973? +

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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