SB2024082672 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel trace



SB2024082672 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel trace

Published: August 26, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082672
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-2024-43890)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the get_free_elt(), tracing_map_clear() and tracing_map_create() functions in kernel/trace/tracing_map.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.