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CVE-2024-27417

ipv6: fix potential "struct net" leak in inet6_rtm_getaddr()

Severity Score

5.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: fix potential "struct net" leak in inet6_rtm_getaddr() It seems that if userspace provides a correct IFA_TARGET_NETNSID value
but no IFA_ADDRESS and IFA_LOCAL attributes, inet6_rtm_getaddr()
returns -EINVAL with an elevated "struct net" refcount.

En el kernel de Linux, se resolvió la siguiente vulnerabilidad: ipv6: soluciona una posible fuga de "struct net" en inet6_rtm_getaddr() Parece que si el espacio de usuario proporciona un valor IFA_TARGET_NETNSID correcto pero no los atributos IFA_ADDRESS e IFA_LOCAL, inet6_rtm_getaddr() devuelve -EINVAL con un recuento elevado de "estructura neta".

A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel's IPv6 implementation, specifically within the inet6_rtm_getaddr() function. The issue arises when user space provides a valid IFA_TARGET_NETNSID value but omits the IFA_ADDRESS and IFA_LOCAL attributes. In such cases, the function returns an -EINVAL error while inadvertently increasing the reference count of the struct net object, leading to a potential memory leak. This flaw has been addressed by ensuring that the reference count is properly managed, preventing unintended resource retention. Users are advised to update their Linux kernel to a version that includes this fix to maintain system stability and prevent resource leaks.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: fix potential "struct net" leak in inet6_rtm_getaddr() It seems that if userspace provides a correct IFA_TARGET_NETNSID value but no IFA_ADDRESS and IFA_LOCAL attributes, inet6_rtm_getaddr() returns -EINVAL with an elevated "struct net" refcount.

Zheng Wang discovered that the Broadcom FullMAC WLAN driver in the Linux kernel contained a race condition during device removal, leading to a use- after-free vulnerability. A physically proximate attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. It was discovered that the ATA over Ethernet driver in the Linux kernel contained a race condition, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-02-25 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-05-17 CVE Published
  • 2024-12-19 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-18 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.20 < 5.4.271
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.20 < 5.10.212
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.20 < 5.15.151
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Linux
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>= 4.20 < 6.1.81
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.20 < 6.6.21
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Linux
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>= 4.20 < 6.7.9
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Linux
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>= 4.20 < 6.8
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