CVE-2024-35947: dyndbg: fix old BUG_ON in >control parser

Published May 19, 2024
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Updated

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

dyndbg: fix old BUGON in >control parser

Fix a BUGON from 2009. Even if it looks "unreachable" (I didn't really look), lets make sure by removing it, doing prerr and return -EINVAL instead.

Other sources

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

dyndbg: fix old BUGON in >control parser

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35947 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051952-CVE-2024-35947-09bb@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.19.314
4.19.314
redhat/kernel<5.4.276
5.4.276
redhat/kernel<5.10.217
5.10.217
redhat/kernel<5.15.159
5.15.159
redhat/kernel<6.1.91
6.1.91
redhat/kernel<6.6.31
6.6.31
redhat/kernel<6.8.10
6.8.10
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.314
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.276
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.217
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.159
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.91
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.31
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8..10
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc6
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
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
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

May 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:14 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35947?

CVE-2024-35947 has a moderate severity rating.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35947?

To mitigate CVE-2024-35947, update your kernel to versions 4.19.314, 5.4.276, 5.10.217, 5.15.159, 6.1.91, 6.6.31, 6.8.10, or 6.9, or to the latest patches if available.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-35947?

CVE-2024-35947 affects multiple kernel versions, specifically those below 4.19.314, 5.4.276, 5.10.217, 5.15.159, 6.1.91, 6.6.31, 6.8.10, and 6.9.

4

Is CVE-2024-35947 specific to certain Linux distributions?

Yes, CVE-2024-35947 impacts multiple distributions including Red Hat and Debian.

5

What causes CVE-2024-35947 in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2024-35947 is caused by an issue related to the dyndbg control parser that has been resolved in recent kernel updates.

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