Linux Kernel up to 6.1.96/6.6.36/6.9.7 kernel/bpf/devmap.c kmsan_unpoison_memory initialization

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Summary
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.96/6.6.36/6.9.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function kmsan_unpoison_memory of the file kernel/bpf/devmap.c. Performing a manipulation results in initialization.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-42063. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.96/6.6.36/6.9.7. This affects the function kmsan_unpoison_memory of the file kernel/bpf/devmap.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Mark bpf prog stack with kmsan_unposion_memory in interpreter mode syzbot reported uninit memory usages during map_{lookup,delete}_elem. ========== BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in __dev_map_lookup_elem kernel/bpf/devmap.c:441 [inline] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in dev_map_lookup_elem+0xf3/0x170 kernel/bpf/devmap.c:796 __dev_map_lookup_elem kernel/bpf/devmap.c:441 [inline] dev_map_lookup_elem+0xf3/0x170 kernel/bpf/devmap.c:796 ____bpf_map_lookup_elem kernel/bpf/helpers.c:42 [inline] bpf_map_lookup_elem+0x5c/0x80 kernel/bpf/helpers.c:38 ___bpf_prog_run+0x13fe/0xe0f0 kernel/bpf/core.c:1997 __bpf_prog_run256+0xb5/0xe0 kernel/bpf/core.c:2237 ========== The reproducer should be in the interpreter mode. The C reproducer is trying to run the following bpf prog: 0: (18) r0 = 0x0 2: (18) r1 = map[id:49] 4: (b7) r8 = 16777216 5: (7b) *(u64 *)(r10 -8) = r8 6: (bf) r2 = r10 7: (07) r2 += -229 ^^^^^^^^^^ 8: (b7) r3 = 8 9: (b7) r4 = 0 10: (85) call dev_map_lookup_elem#1543472 11: (95) exit It is due to the "void *key" (r2) passed to the helper. bpf allows uninit stack memory access for bpf prog with the right privileges. This patch uses kmsan_unpoison_memory() to mark the stack as initialized. This should address different syzbot reports on the uninit "void *key" argument during map_{lookup,delete}_elem.
The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-42063 since 07/29/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210060 (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7089-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 6.1.97, 6.6.37 or 6.9.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b30f3197a6cd/d812ae6e02bd/3189983c2610/e8742081db7d is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (210060) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1722). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Affected
- Debian Linux
- Amazon Linux 2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- SUSE Linux
- IBM InfoSphere Guardium
- Oracle Linux
- NetApp FAS
- NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
- Siemens SIMATIC S7
- Oracle VM
- IBM Security Guardium
- RESF Rocky Linux
- Broadcom Brocade SANnav
- Dell PowerScale
- Open Source Linux Kernel
- IBM QRadar SIEM
- Dell integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
- Dell Avamar
- IBM Storage Scale
- IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
- Juniper Junos Space
- IBM Storage Scale System
- SolarWinds Security Event Manager
- Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
- Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center
- Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS
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License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploiting
Class: InitializationCWE: CWE-665
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Nessus ID: 210060
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7089-1)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.1.97/6.6.37/6.9.8
Patch: b30f3197a6cd/d812ae6e02bd/3189983c2610/e8742081db7d
Timeline
07/29/2024 🔍07/29/2024 🔍
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09/02/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-42063 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-42063
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272745
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1722 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff
Entry
Created: 07/29/2024 19:14Updated: 09/02/2025 17:07
Changes: 07/29/2024 19:14 (58), 09/06/2024 04:29 (11), 11/02/2024 04:35 (2), 07/15/2025 21:42 (7), 07/19/2025 02:01 (1), 09/02/2025 17:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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