CVE-2024-52332: igb: Fix potential invalid memory access in igb_init_module()

Published Jan 11, 2025
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Updated

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

igb: Fix potential invalid memory access in igbinitmodule()

The pciregisterdriver() can fail and when this happened, the dcanotifier needs to be unregistered, otherwise the dcanotifier can be called when igb fails to install, resulting to invalid memory access.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.30<5.4.287
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.231
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.29
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.29-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.29-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.29-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.29-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.29-rc8
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
IBM Verify Identity Access<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1
IBM Verify Identity Access Container<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access Container<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Jan 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:44 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52332?

CVE-2024-52332 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing invalid memory access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52332?

To fix CVE-2024-52332, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-52332?

CVE-2024-52332 affects certain versions of the Linux Kernel that are susceptible to the described invalid memory access issue.

4

Is CVE-2024-52332 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-52332 is not known to be remotely exploitable, as it primarily concerns driver initialization within the kernel.

5

What component of the Linux Kernel is impacted by CVE-2024-52332?

CVE-2024-52332 affects the igb driver within the Linux Kernel, specifically during the module initialization process.

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