SB20240531233 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel bridge netfilter



SB20240531233 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel bridge netfilter

Published: May 31, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531233
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35896)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the do_replace() and compat_do_replace() functions in net/ipv6/netfilter/ip6_tables.c, within the do_replace() and compat_do_replace() functions in net/ipv4/netfilter/ip_tables.c, within the do_replace() and compat_do_replace() functions in net/ipv4/netfilter/arp_tables.c, within the do_replace(), update_counters() and compat_update_counters() functions in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.