SB2024093070 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel lib
Published: September 30, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024093070
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46823)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the DEFINE_TEST_ALLOC() and overflow_allocation_test() functions in lib/overflow_kunit.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1207f07decc66546a7fa463d2f335a856c986ef
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92e9bac18124682c4b99ede9ee3bcdd68f121e92
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.134
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.87