Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-27415 CVE-2024-36979 CVE-2024-38558 CVE-2024-36270 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-667 CWE-416 CWE-20 CWE-476 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kernel (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper locking
EUVDB-ID: #VU91317
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27415
CWE-ID:
CWE-667 - Improper Locking
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the nf_conntrack_init_end() function in net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_core.c, within the nf_ct_bridge_pre() function in net/bridge/netfilter/nf_conntrack_bridge.c, within the IS_ENABLED() and br_nf_pre_routing() functions in net/bridge/br_netfilter_hooks.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-284.86.1.el9_2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7489
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU92305
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36979
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the br_mst_vlan_set_state() and br_mst_set_state() functions in net/bridge/br_mst.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-284.86.1.el9_2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7489
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU94117
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38558
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when parsing ICMPv6 packets within the parse_icmpv6() function in net/openvswitch/flow.c. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-284.86.1.el9_2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7489
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) NULL pointer dereference
EUVDB-ID: #VU93028
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36270
CWE-ID:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the nf_tproxy_laddr4() function in net/ipv4/netfilter/nf_tproxy_ipv4.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
kernel (Red Hat package): before 5.14.0-284.86.1.el9_2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7489
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
