CVE-2024-36481

tracing/probes: fix error check in parse_btf_field()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing/probes: fix error check in parse_btf_field() btf_find_struct_member() might return NULL or an error via the ERR_PTR() macro. However, its caller in parse_btf_field() only checks for the NULL condition. Fix this by using IS_ERR() and returning the error up the stack.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad4b202da2c498fefb69e5d87f67b946e7fe1e6a patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ed468edfeb54c7202e559eba74c25fac6a0dad0 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e569eb34970281438e2b48a3ef11c87459fcfbcb patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36481?
CVE-2024-36481 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36481?
To fix CVE-2024-36481, 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-2024-36481 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36481 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-2024-36481?
CVE-2024-36481 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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