SB20240608145 - Race condition within a thread in Linux kernel net wireguard driver



SB20240608145 - Race condition within a thread in Linux kernel net wireguard driver

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240608145
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition within a thread (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26861)

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to a data race within the decrypt_packet(), counter_validate() and wg_packet_rx_poll() functions in drivers/net/wireguard/receive.c. A local user can manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.