CVE-2024-42067

bpf: Take return from set_memory_rox() into account with bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Take return from set_memory_rox() into account with bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro() set_memory_rox() can fail, leaving memory unprotected. Check return and bail out when bpf_jit_binary_lock_ro() returns an error.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/044da7ae7afd4ef60806d73654a2e6a79aa4ed7a patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e60adf513275c3a38e5cb67f7fd12387e43a3ff5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08f6c05feb1db21653e98ca84ea04ca032d014c7 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fef36cad60d4226f9d06953cd56d1d2f9119730 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42067?
CVE-2024-42067 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42067?
To fix CVE-2024-42067, 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-2024-42067 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42067 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-2024-42067?
CVE-2024-42067 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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