CVE-2024-56645: can: j1939: j1939_session_new(): fix skb reference counting

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

can: j1939: j1939sessionnew(): fix skb reference counting

Since j1939sessionskbqueue() does an extra skbget() for each new skb, do the same for the initial one in j1939sessionnew() to avoid refcount underflow.

[mkl: clean up commit message]

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux 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>=5.4<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=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

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:47 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:53 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-2024-56645?

CVE-2024-56645 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56645?

To address CVE-2024-56645, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the fix for this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-56645?

CVE-2024-56645 can lead to reference counting issues which may result in system instability or crashes.

4

Is CVE-2024-56645 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2024-56645 is not classified as a remote exploit, as it primarily affects local kernel operations.

5

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56645?

CVE-2024-56645 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the release containing the fix.

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