SB2024061033 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel bpf

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SB2024061033 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel bpf

Published: June 10, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061033
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26884)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the htab_map_alloc() function in kernel/bpf/hashtab.c on 32-bit platforms. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References