Linux Kernel pktproc OOB Write RCE (CVE-2024-29786)
CVE-2024-29786 Published on June 13, 2024
In pktproc_fill_data_addr_without_bm of link_rx_pktproc.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-29786 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2024-29786 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-29786
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version Android kernel is affected.
- Before 2024-06-05 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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