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CVE-2024-41048

7.5 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: skmsg: Skip zero length skb in sk_msg_recvmsg When running BPF selftests (./test_progs -t sockmap_basic) on a Loongarch platfor…

Published Jul 29, 2024CWE-476EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2024-41048 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

skmsg: Skip zero length skb in sk_msg_recvmsg

When running BPF selftests (./test_progs -t sockmap_basic) on a Loongarch

platform, the following kernel panic occurs:

[...]

Oops[#1]:

CPU: 22 PID: 2824 Comm: test_progs Tainted: G OE 6.10.0-rc2+ #18

Hardware name: LOONGSON Dabieshan/Loongson-TC542F0, BIOS Loongson-UDK2018

... ...

ra: 90000000048bf6c0 sk_msg_recvmsg+0x120/0x560

ERA: 9000000004162774 copy_page_to_iter+0x74/0x1c0

CRMD: 000000b0 (PLV0 -IE -DA +PG DACF=CC DACM=CC -WE)

PRMD: 0000000c (PPLV0 +PIE +PWE)

EUEN: 00000007 (+FPE +SXE +ASXE -BTE)

ECFG: 00071c1d (LIE=0,2-4,10-12 VS=7)

ESTAT: 00010000 [PIL] (IS= ECode=1 EsubCode=0)

BADV: 0000000000000040

PRID: 0014c011 (Loongson-64bit, Loongson-3C5000)

Modules linked in: bpf_testmod(OE) xt_CHECKSUM xt_MASQUERADE xt_conntrack

Process test_progs (pid: 2824, threadinfo=0000000000863a31, task=...)

Stack : ...

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Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41048?

CVE-2024-41048 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-41048?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-41048?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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