CVE-2024-27419 netrom: Fix data-races around sysctl_net_busy_read
A data race in the Linux kernel's netrom module allows concurrent modification of sysctl values, potentially leading to undefined behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-27419?
CVE-2024-27419 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 17 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netrom: Fix data-races around sysctl_net_busy_read
We need to protect the reader reading the sysctl value because the value can be changed concurrently.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27419?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27419?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-27419 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-27419 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as BELL-CVE-2024-27419, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-27419, GHSA-cmg8-wgf7-3q26, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-27419.