CVE-2024-44999

CVE-2024-44999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gtp: pull network headers in gtp_dev_xmit() syzbot/KMSAN reported use of uninit-value in get_dev_xmit() [1] We must make sure the IPv4 or Ipv6 header is pulled in skb->head before accessing fields in them. Use pskb_inet_may_pull() to fix this issue. [1] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in ipv6_pdp_find drivers/net/gtp.c:220 [inline] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in gtp_build_skb_ip6 drivers/net/gtp.c:1229 [inline] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in gtp_dev_xmit+0x1424/0x2540 drivers/net/gtp.c:1281 ipv6_pdp_find drivers/net/gtp.c:220 [inline] gtp_build_skb_ip6 drivers/net/gtp.c:1229 [inline] gtp_dev_xmit+0x1424/0x2540 drivers/net/gtp.c:1281 __netdev_start_xmit include/linux/netdevice.h:4913 [inline] netdev_start_xmit include/linux/netdevice.h:4922 [inline] xmit_one net/core/dev.c:3580 [inline] dev_hard_start_xmit+0x247/0xa20 net/core/dev.c:3596 __dev_queue_xmit+0x358c/0x5610 net/core/dev.c:4423 dev_queue_xmit include/linux/netdevice.h:3105 [inline] packet_xmit+0x9c/0x6c0 net/packet/af_packet.c:276 packet_snd net/packet/af_packet.c:3145 [inline] packet_sendmsg+0x90e3/0xa3a0 net/packet/af_packet.c:3177 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x30f/0x380 net/socket.c:745 __sys_sendto+0x685/0x830 net/socket.c:2204 __do_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2216 [inline] __se_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2212 [inline] __x64_sys_sendto+0x125/0x1d0 net/socket.c:2212 x64_sys_call+0x3799/0x3c10 arch/x86/include/generated/asm/syscalls_64.h:45 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xcd/0x1e0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Uninit was created at: slab_post_alloc_hook mm/slub.c:3994 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:4037 [inline] kmem_cache_alloc_node_noprof+0x6bf/0xb80 mm/slub.c:4080 kmalloc_reserve+0x13d/0x4a0 net/core/skbuff.c:583 __alloc_skb+0x363/0x7b0 net/core/skbuff.c:674 alloc_skb include/linux/skbuff.h:1320 [inline] alloc_skb_with_frags+0xc8/0xbf0 net/core/skbuff.c:6526 sock_alloc_send_pskb+0xa81/0xbf0 net/core/sock.c:2815 packet_alloc_skb net/packet/af_packet.c:2994 [inline] packet_snd net/packet/af_packet.c:3088 [inline] packet_sendmsg+0x749c/0xa3a0 net/packet/af_packet.c:3177 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x30f/0x380 net/socket.c:745 __sys_sendto+0x685/0x830 net/socket.c:2204 __do_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2216 [inline] __se_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2212 [inline] __x64_sys_sendto+0x125/0x1d0 net/socket.c:2212 x64_sys_call+0x3799/0x3c10 arch/x86/include/generated/asm/syscalls_64.h:45 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xcd/0x1e0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f CPU: 0 UID: 0 PID: 7115 Comm: syz.1.515 Not tainted 6.11.0-rc1-syzkaller-00043-g94ede2a3e913 #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 06/27/2024

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44999?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gtp: pull network headers in gtp_dev_xmit() syzbot/KMSAN reported use of uninit-value in get_dev_xmit() [1] We must make sure the IPv4 or Ipv6 header is pulled in skb->head before accessing fields in them. Use pskb_inet_may_pull() to fix this issue. [1] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in ipv6_pdp_find drivers/net/gtp.c:220 [inline] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in gtp_build_skb_ip6 drivers/net/gtp.c:1229 [inline] BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in gtp_dev_xmit+0x1424/0x2540 drivers/net/gtp.c:1281 ipv6_pdp_find drivers/net/gtp.c:220 [inline] gtp_build_skb_ip6 drivers/net/gtp.c:1229 [inline] gtp_dev_xmit+0x1424/0x2540 drivers/net/gtp.c:1281 __netdev_start_xmit include/linux/netdevice.h:4913 [inline] netdev_start_xmit include/linux/netdevice.h:4922 [inline] xmit_one net/core/dev.c:3580 [inline] dev_hard_start_xmit+0x247/0xa20 net/core/dev.c:3596 __dev_queue_xmit+0x358c/0x5610 net/core/dev.c:4423 dev_queue_xmit include/linux/netdevice.h:3105 [inline] packet_xmit+0x9c/0x6c0 net/packet/af_packet.c:276 packet_snd net/packet/af_packet.c:3145 [inline] packet_sendmsg+0x90e3/0xa3a0 net/packet/af_packet.c:3177 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x30f/0x380 net/socket.c:745 __sys_sendto+0x685/0x830 net/socket.c:2204 __do_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2216 [inline] __se_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2212 [inline] __x64_sys_sendto+0x125/0x1d0 net/socket.c:2212 x64_sys_call+0x3799/0x3c10 arch/x86/include/generated/asm/syscalls_64.h:45 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xcd/0x1e0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Uninit was created at: slab_post_alloc_hook mm/slub.c:3994 [inline] slab_alloc_node mm/slub.c:4037 [inline] kmem_cache_alloc_node_noprof+0x6bf/0xb80 mm/slub.c:4080 kmalloc_reserve+0x13d/0x4a0 net/core/skbuff.c:583 __alloc_skb+0x363/0x7b0 net/core/skbuff.c:674 alloc_skb include/linux/skbuff.h:1320 [inline] alloc_skb_with_frags+0xc8/0xbf0 net/core/skbuff.c:6526 sock_alloc_send_pskb+0xa81/0xbf0 net/core/sock.c:2815 packet_alloc_skb net/packet/af_packet.c:2994 [inline] packet_snd net/packet/af_packet.c:3088 [inline] packet_sendmsg+0x749c/0xa3a0 net/packet/af_packet.c:3177 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x30f/0x380 net/socket.c:745 __sys_sendto+0x685/0x830 net/socket.c:2204 __do_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2216 [inline] __se_sys_sendto net/socket.c:2212 [inline] __x64_sys_sendto+0x125/0x1d0 net/socket.c:2212 x64_sys_call+0x3799/0x3c10 arch/x86/include/generated/asm/syscalls_64.h:45 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xcd/0x1e0 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f CPU: 0 UID: 0 PID: 7115 Comm: syz.1.515 Not tainted 6.11.0-rc1-syzkaller-00043-g94ede2a3e913 #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 06/27/2024
How severe is CVE-2024-44999?
CVE-2024-44999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-44999 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44999?
CVE-2024-44999 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44999?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-44999 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-44999 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41201.
When was CVE-2024-44999 published?
CVE-2024-44999 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (4)

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