#VU93651 Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-35890

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93651

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35890

CWE-ID: CWE-388

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the skb_gro_receive_list() and skb_gro_receive() functions in net/core/skbuff.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d225b0ac96dc40d7e8ae2bc227eb2c56e130975f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2eeab8c47c3c0276e0746bc382f405c9a236a5ad
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc126c1d51e9552eacd2d717b9ffe9262a8a4cd6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b3b67f731296027cceb3efad881ae281213f86f
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed4cccef64c1d0d5b91e69f7a8a6697c3a865486

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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.