SB2024111040 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel bpf
Published: November 10, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024111040
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50253)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the __aligned() and bpf_iter_bits_new() functions in kernel/bpf/helpers.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.