CVE-2024-42318

landlock: Don't lose track of restrictions on cred_transfer

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: landlock: Don't lose track of restrictions on cred_transfer When a process' cred struct is replaced, this _almost_ always invokes the cred_prepare LSM hook; but in one special case (when KEYCTL_SESSION_TO_PARENT updates the parent's credentials), the cred_transfer LSM hook is used instead. Landlock only implements the cred_prepare hook, not cred_transfer, so KEYCTL_SESSION_TO_PARENT causes all information on Landlock restrictions to be lost. This basically means that a process with the ability to use the fork() and keyctl() syscalls can get rid of all Landlock restrictions on itself. Fix it by adding a cred_transfer hook that does the same thing as the existing cred_prepare hook. (Implemented by having hook_cred_prepare() call hook_cred_transfer() so that the two functions are less likely to accidentally diverge in the future.)

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-42318?
CVE-2024-42318 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2024-42318?
To fix CVE-2024-42318, 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-2024-42318 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42318 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-2024-42318?
CVE-2024-42318 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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