CVE-2024-50123

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2024-50123 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Add the missing BPF_LINK_TYPE invocation for sockmap There is an out-of-bounds read in bpf_link_show_fdinfo() for the sockmap link fd. Fix it by adding the missing BPF_LINK_TYPE invocation for sockmap link Also add comments for bpf_link_type to prevent missing updates in the future.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Add the missing BPF_LINK_TYPE invocation for sockmap There is an out-of-bounds read in bpf_link_show_fdinfo() for the sockmap link fd. Fix it by adding the missing BPF_LINK_TYPE invocation for sockmap link Also add comments for bpf_link_type to prevent missing updates in the future.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.21%

10.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.10, < 6.11.6
LinuxLinux Kernel6.12Rc1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50123?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Add the missing BPF_LINK_TYPE invocation for sockmap There is an out-of-bounds read in bpf_link_show_fdinfo() for the sockmap link fd. Fix it by adding the missing BPF_LINK_TYPE invocation for sockmap link Also add comments for bpf_link_type to prevent missing updates in the future.
How severe is CVE-2024-50123?
CVE-2024-50123 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50123?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST