SB20241230265 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel l2tp



SB20241230265 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel l2tp

Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241230265
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53211)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the l2tp_pre_exit_net() function in net/l2tp/l2tp_core.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.