SB2024110756 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel bpf
Published: November 7, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024110756
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50161)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the btf_repeat_fields(), btf_find_nested_struct() and btf_find_field_one() functions in kernel/bpf/btf.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.