CVE-2024-27025: nbd: null check for nla_nest_start

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

nbd: null check for nlaneststart

nlaneststart() may fail and return NULL. Insert a check and set errno based on other call sites within the same source code.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

nbd: null check for nlaneststart

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-27025 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050107-CVE-2024-27025-babd@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.4.273
5.4.273
redhat/kernel<5.10.214
5.10.214
redhat/kernel<5.15.153
5.15.153
redhat/kernel<6.1.83
6.1.83
redhat/kernel<6.6.23
6.6.23
redhat/kernel<6.7.11
6.7.11
redhat/kernel<6.8.2
6.8.2
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=4.12<5.4.273
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.214
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.153
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27025?

CVE-2024-27025 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27025?

To fix CVE-2024-27025, update your Linux kernel to version 5.4.273 or later, 5.10.214 or later, 5.15.153 or later, 6.1.83 or later, 6.6.23 or later, 6.7.11 or later, 6.8.2 or later, or 6.9.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27025?

CVE-2024-27025 affects versions of the Linux kernel prior to 5.4.273, 5.10.214, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, and 6.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27025?

CVE-2024-27025 is a code execution vulnerability due to a null check failure in the nbd subsystem of the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27025?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-27025; the best course of action is to apply the necessary kernel updates.

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