tipc: force a dst refcount before doing decryption
Priority MEDIUM 44Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 14 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tipc: force a dst refcount before doing decryption As it says in commit 3bc07321ccc2 ("xfrm: Force a dst refcount before entering the xfrm type handlers"): "Crypto requests might return asynchronous. In this case we leave the rcu protected region, so force a refcount on the skb's destination entry before we enter the xfrm type input/output handlers." On TIPC decryption path it has the same problem, and skb_dst_force() should be called before doing decryption to avoid a possible crash. Shuang reported this issue when this warning is triggered: [] WARNING: include/net/dst.h:337 tipc_sk_rcv+0x1055/0x1ea0 [tipc] [] Kdump: loaded Tainted: G W --------- - - 4.18.0-496.el8.x86_64+debug [] Workqueue: crypto cryptd_queue_worker [] RIP: 0010:tipc_sk_rcv+0x1055/0x1ea0 [tipc] [] Call Trace: [] tipc_sk_mcast_rcv+0x548/0xea0 [tipc] [] tipc_rcv+0xcf5/0x1060 [tipc] [] tipc_aead_decrypt_done+0x215/0x2e0 [tipc] [] cryptd_aead_crypt+0xdb/0x190 [] cryptd_queue_worker+0xed/0x190 [] process_one_work+0x93d/0x17e0
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00881 59th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Linux (Linux): 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.96 +3Red Hat: 5 advisoriesRed Hat: 14 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.5 and later | 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.96, 6.6.36, 6.9.7, 6.10 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.5 and later Fixed in 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.96, 6.6.36, 6.9.7, 6.10 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 5
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.5 to before 5.10.221; 5.11 to before 5.15.162; 5.16 to before 6.1.96; 6.2 to before 6.6.36; 6.7 to before 6.9.7 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.5 to before 5.10.221; 5.11 to before 5.15.162; 5.16 to before 6.1.96; 6.2 to before 6.6.36; 6.7 to before 6.9.7 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.96, 6.6.36, 6.9.7, 6.10
Red Hat 5 advisories
- RHSA-2024:8856 Released 2024-11-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10
- RHSA-2024:8870 Released 2024-11-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10 +7
- RHSA-2024:6267 Released 2024-09-04 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-284.82.1.el9_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-284.82.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-284.82.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-284.82.1.el9_2 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.2) bpftool-7.0.0-284.82.1.el9_2, kernel-5.14.0-284.82.1.el9_2, kernel-64k-5.14.0-284.82.1.el9_2 +29
Show 2 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2024:6268 Released 2024-09-04 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.82.1.rt14.367.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.82.1.rt14.367.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.82.1.rt14.367.el9_2 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.2) kernel-rt-5.14.0-284.82.1.rt14.367.el9_2, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-284.82.1.rt14.367.el9_2, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-284.82.1.rt14.367.el9_2 +11
- RHSA-2024:5928 Released 2024-08-28 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-7.3.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-64k-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, libperf-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-427.33.1.el9_4 +9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:6267 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5928 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:6267 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5928 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:6267 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5928 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8870 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5928 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8870 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5928 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time EUS (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:6268 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV EUS (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:6268 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.2)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-40983
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rvwv-8rrq-q84r
References
Patch 6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3eb1b39627892c4e26cb0162b75725aa5fcc60c8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/692803b39a36e63ac73208e0a3769ae6a2f9bc76
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/623c90d86a61e3780f682b32928af469c66ec4c2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b57a4a2dc8746cea58a922ebe31b6aa629d69d93
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6808b41371670c51feea14f63ade211e78100930
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ebe8f840c7450ecbfca9d18ac92e9ce9155e269
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Sources
- CVE-2024-40983 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-40983 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rvwv-8rrq-q84r · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2024-40983 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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