CVE-2024-26591

bpf: Fix re-attachment branch in bpf_tracing_prog_attach

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix re-attachment branch in bpf_tracing_prog_attach The following case can cause a crash due to missing attach_btf: 1) load rawtp program 2) load fentry program with rawtp as target_fd 3) create tracing link for fentry program with target_fd = 0 4) repeat 3 In the end we have: - prog->aux->dst_trampoline == NULL - tgt_prog == NULL (because we did not provide target_fd to link_create) - prog->aux->attach_btf == NULL (the program was loaded with attach_prog_fd=X) - the program was loaded for tgt_prog but we have no way to find out which one BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000058 Call Trace: <TASK> ? __die+0x20/0x70 ? page_fault_oops+0x15b/0x430 ? fixup_exception+0x22/0x330 ? exc_page_fault+0x6f/0x170 ? asm_exc_page_fault+0x22/0x30 ? bpf_tracing_prog_attach+0x279/0x560 ? btf_obj_id+0x5/0x10 bpf_tracing_prog_attach+0x439/0x560 __sys_bpf+0x1cf4/0x2de0 __x64_sys_bpf+0x1c/0x30 do_syscall_64+0x41/0xf0 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x6e/0x76 Return -EINVAL in this situation.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7b98aa10f895e2569403896f2d19b73b6c95653 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6cc9c0af0aa06f781fa515a1734b1a4239dfd2c0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c8bcd45e9b10eef12321f08d2e5be33d615509c patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/50ae82f080cf87e84828f066c31723b781d68f5b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/715d82ba636cb3629a6e18a33bb9dbe53f9936ee patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26591?
CVE-2024-26591 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26591?
To fix CVE-2024-26591, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26591 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26591 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26591?
CVE-2024-26591 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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