Linux Kernel up to 6.10.9 btf_name_valid_section return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.9. This affects the function btf_name_valid_section. Executing a manipulation can lead to return value. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-46764. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function btf_name_valid_section. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: add check for invalid name in btf_name_valid_section() If the length of the name string is 1 and the value of name[0] is NULL byte, an OOB vulnerability occurs in btf_name_valid_section() and the return value is true, so the invalid name passes the check. To solve this, you need to check if the first position is NULL byte and if the first character is printable.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-46764 since 09/11/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/06/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.10.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c8ffe2d4d37a/bb6705c3f93b 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 vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-2173). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.10.10
Patch: c8ffe2d4d37a/bb6705c3f93b

Timelineinfo

09/11/2024 🔍
09/18/2024 +7 days 🔍
09/18/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/06/2026 +564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-46764 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-46764
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277978
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-2173 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2024 11:27
Updated: 04/06/2026 01:14
Changes: 09/18/2024 11:27 (57), 09/21/2024 12:45 (1), 09/26/2025 22:54 (11), 04/06/2026 01:14 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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