Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix verifier assumptions about socket->sk The verifier assumes that 'sk' field in 'struct socket' is valid and non-NULL when 'socket' pointer itself is trusted and non-NULL. That may not be the case when socket was just created and passed to LSM socket_accept hook. Fix this verifier assumption and adjust tests.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.4, < 6.6.33 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0db63c0b86e981a1e97d2596d64ceceba1a5470ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39f8a29330f433000e716eefc4b9abda05b71a82Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f5ae91172a93abac9720ba94edf3ec8f4d7f24fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c58ccdd2483a1d990748cdaf94206b5d5986a001Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0db63c0b86e981a1e97d2596d64ceceba1a5470ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39f8a29330f433000e716eefc4b9abda05b71a82Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f5ae91172a93abac9720ba94edf3ec8f4d7f24fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c58ccdd2483a1d990748cdaf94206b5d5986a001Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-38566?
CVE-2024-38566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Fix verifier assumptions about socket->sk The verifier assumes that 'sk' field in 'struct socket' is valid and non-NULL when ...
How severe is CVE-2024-38566?
CVE-2024-38566 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.