Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: check iparea_offset and ipv6_prefixes_cnt when receiving proposal msg When receiving proposal msg in server, the field iparea_offset and the field ipv6_prefixes_cnt in proposal msg are from the remote client and can not be fully trusted. Especially the field iparea_offset, once exceed the max value, there has the chance to access wrong address, and crash may happen. This patch checks iparea_offset and ipv6_prefixes_cnt before using them.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.16, < 5.10.233 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47ce46349672a7e0c361bfe39ed0b22e824ef4fbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62056d1592e63d85e82357ee2ae6a6a294f440b0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/846bada23bfcdeb83621b045ed85dc06c7833ff0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91a7c27c1444ed4677b83fd5308d2cf03f5f0851Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a29e220d3c8edbf0e1beb0f028878a4a85966556Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f10635268a0a49ee902a3b63b5dbb76f4fed498ePatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49571?
CVE-2024-49571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/smc: check iparea_offset and ipv6_prefixes_cnt when receiving proposal msg When receiving proposal msg in server, the field ip...
How severe is CVE-2024-49571?
CVE-2024-49571 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-49571?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.