CVE-2024-26920: linux-libc-dev - Fix to return error if failed to alloc snapshot
Summary
CVE-2024-26920: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing/trigger: Fix to return error if failed to alloc snapshot Fix register_snapshot_trigger() to return error code if it failed to allocate a snapsho... Affects linux versions 5.10.103-1 – 6.9.9-1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The linux-libc-dev package is a development package that provides the necessary header files and libraries for compiling programs that use the Linux kernel interfaces. It is an essential component for building and running applications on Linux systems. This vulnerability affects version 6.1.90-1 of the linux-libc-dev package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the linux-libc-dev package is related to the tracing/trigger functionality in the Linux kernel. The register_snapshot_trigger() function did not properly handle the case when it failed to allocate a snapshot. As a result, it would register the snapshot trigger without reporting an error. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger a denial-of-service condition or potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability at this time.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the linux-libc-dev package is vulnerable to a flaw in the tracing/trigger functionality of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition or potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. It is recommended to update the linux-libc-dev package to a version that includes the fix. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The linux-libc-dev package provides the necessary header files and libraries for compiling programs that use the Linux kernel interfaces.
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition or potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the linux-libc-dev package to a version that includes the fix.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability at this time.
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