SB20240531287 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel loongarch net



SB20240531287 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel loongarch net

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

Security Bulletin ID SB20240531287
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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-2024-26588)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the build_insn() function in arch/loongarch/net/bpf_jit.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.