CVE-2024-35999: Vulnerability in linux-libc-dev package - Missing lock when picking channel
Summary
CVE-2024-35999: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb3: missing lock when picking channel Coverity spotted a place where we should have been holding the channel lock when accessing the ses channel index... 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 C library headers for compiling programs that use the Linux kernel interfaces. It is an essential component for building and running applications on Linux systems. The package contains header files and static libraries that define the interfaces between the Linux kernel and user-space applications. This vulnerability affects the linux-libc-dev package version 6.1.90-1.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35999 in the linux-libc-dev package involves a missing lock when picking a channel. This issue was discovered by Coverity, which detected a data race condition (MISSING_LOCK) in the code. The vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the race condition and potentially gain unauthorized access or perform other malicious activities. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5, indicating a medium severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, applying the patch provided by the package maintainers is the recommended solution.
Conclusion
The linux-libc-dev package version 6.1.90-1 is affected by a vulnerability that allows for unauthorized access due to a missing lock when picking a channel. It is crucial to update the package to the patched version to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The linux-libc-dev package provides C library headers for compiling programs that use Linux kernel interfaces.
This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access or perform other malicious activities.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 5.5, indicating a medium severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, update the linux-libc-dev package to the patched version provided by the package maintainers.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Applying the provided patch is the recommended solution.
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