Описание
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
PM / devfreq: Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show
Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show().
Convert simple snprintf to the more secure scnprintf with size of
PAGE_SIZE.
Add condition checking if we are exceeding PAGE_SIZE and exit early from
loop. Also add at the end a warning that we exceeded PAGE_SIZE and that
stats is disabled.
Return -EFBIG in the case where we don't have enough space to write the
full transition table.
Also document in the ABI that this function can return -EFBIG error.
This linux kernel vulnerability occurs in the power management devfreq subsystem, specifically within the trans_stat_show function. The code previously used a basic snprintf call to display state transition statistics, which could trigger a buffer overflow if the resulting transition table was larger than a single memory page limit. Patched kernel versions resolve the issue by replacing the unsafe operation with a securely bounded scnprintf call. Additionally, the fix introduces safety checks to halt the operation early and return an -EFBIG error if the output data exceeds the PAGE_SIZE limit, preventing the memory corruption bug.
Отчет
This vulnerability is rated as having a Low severity impact because exploiting it requires local access on systems featuring devfreq devices with an exceptionally large number of operational frequency states. Devfreq functionality is primarily targeted at mobile and embedded SoC platforms, which are uncommon in standard Red Hat Enterprise Linux server deployments. Furthermore, exceeding the single-page sysfs output limit requires a rare hardware configuration, significantly limiting the attack surface and potential blast radius.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel-rt | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 | 12.11.2024 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | kernel | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 | 12.11.2024 |
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Статус:
EPSS
4.4 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PM / devfreq: Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show(). Convert simple snprintf to the more secure scnprintf with size of PAGE_SIZE. Add condition checking if we are exceeding PAGE_SIZE and exit early from loop. Also add at the end a warning that we exceeded PAGE_SIZE and that stats is disabled. Return -EFBIG in the case where we don't have enough space to write the full transition table. Also document in the ABI that this function can return -EFBIG error.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PM / devfreq: Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show(). Convert simple snprintf to the more secure scnprintf with size of PAGE_SIZE. Add condition checking if we are exceeding PAGE_SIZE and exit early from loop. Also add at the end a warning that we exceeded PAGE_SIZE and that stats is disabled. Return -EFBIG in the case where we don't have enough space to write the full transition table. Also document in the ABI that this function can return -EFBIG error.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: P ...
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PM / devfreq: Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show Fix buffer overflow in trans_stat_show(). Convert simple snprintf to the more secure scnprintf with size of PAGE_SIZE. Add condition checking if we are exceeding PAGE_SIZE and exit early from loop. Also add at the end a warning that we exceeded PAGE_SIZE and that stats is disabled. Return -EFBIG in the case where we don't have enough space to write the full transition table. Also document in the ABI that this function can return -EFBIG error.
Уязвимость функции trans_stat_show() модуля drivers/devfreq/devfreq.c - драйвера поддержки динамического масштабирования напряжения и частоты (DVFS) ядра операционной системы Linux, позволяющая нарушителю оказать воздействие на конфиденциальность, целостность и доступность защищаемой информации
EPSS
4.4 Medium
CVSS3