SB2024062097 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel rcu
Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062097
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38576)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the kernel/rcu/tree_stall.h. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2228ed3fe7aa838fba87c79a76fb1ad9ea47138
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/afb39909bfb5c08111f99e21bf5be7505f59ff1c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9351e1338539cb7f319ffc1210fa9b2aa27384b5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c3e2ef4d8ddd313c8ce3ac30505940bea8d6257
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3758f7d9917bd7ef0482c4184c0ad673b4c4e069
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.93
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.33
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.8.12