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CVE-2024-26852: net/ipv6: avoid possible UAF in ip6_route_mpath_notify()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/ipv6: avoid possible UAF in ip6_route_mpath_notify() syzbot found another use-after-free in ip6_route_mpath_notify() [1] Commit f7225172f25a ("net/ipv6: prevent use after free in ip6_route_mpath_notify") was not able to fix the root cause. We need to defer the fib6_info_release() calls after ip6_route_mpath_notify(), in the cleanup phase. [1] BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in rt6_fill_node+0x1460/0x1ac0 Read of size 4 at addr ffff88809a07fc64 by task syz-executor.2/23037 CPU: 0 PID: 23037 Comm: syz-executor.2 Not tainted 6.8.0-rc4-syzkaller-01035-gea7f3cfaa588 #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 01/25/2024 Call Trace: <TASK> __dump_stack lib/dump_stack.c:88 [inline] dump_stack_lvl+0x1e7/0x2e0 lib/dump_stack.c:106 print_address_description mm/kasan/report.c:377 [inline] print_report+0x167/0x540 mm/kasan/report.c:488 kasan_report+0x142/0x180 mm/kasan/report.c:601 rt6_fill_node+0x1460/0x1ac0 inet6_rt_notify+0x13b/0x290 net/ipv6/route.c:6184 ip6_route_mpath_notify net/ipv6/route.c:5198 [inline] ip6_route_multipath_add net/ipv6/route.c:5404 [inline] inet6_rtm_newroute+0x1d0f/0x2300 net/ipv6/route.c:5517 rtnetlink_rcv_msg+0x885/0x1040 net/core/rtnetlink.c:6597 netlink_rcv_skb+0x1e3/0x430 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:2543 netlink_unicast_kernel net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1341 [inline] netlink_unicast+0x7ea/0x980 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1367 netlink_sendmsg+0xa3b/0xd70 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1908 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x221/0x270 net/socket.c:745 ____sys_sendmsg+0x525/0x7d0 net/socket.c:2584 ___sys_sendmsg net/socket.c:2638 [inline] __sys_sendmsg+0x2b0/0x3a0 net/socket.c:2667 do_syscall_64+0xf9/0x240 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x6f/0x77 RIP: 0033:0x7f73dd87dda9 Code: 28 00 00 00 75 05 48 83 c4 28 c3 e8 e1 20 00 00 90 48 89 f8 48 89 f7 48 89 d6 48 89 ca 4d 89 c2 4d 89 c8 4c 8b 4c 24 08 0f 05 <48> 3d 01 f0 ff ff 73 01 c3 48 c7 c1 b0 ff ff ff f7 d8 64 89 01 48 RSP: 002b:00007f73de6550c8 EFLAGS: 00000246 ORIG_RAX: 000000000000002e RAX: ffffffffffffffda RBX: 00007f73dd9ac050 RCX: 00007f73dd87dda9 RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: 0000000020000140 RDI: 0000000000000005 RBP: 00007f73dd8ca47a R08: 0000000000000000 R09: 0000000000000000 R10: 0000000000000000 R11: 0000000000000246 R12: 0000000000000000 R13: 000000000000006e R14: 00007f73dd9ac050 R15: 00007ffdbdeb7858 </TASK> Allocated by task 23037: kasan_save_stack mm/kasan/common.c:47 [inline] kasan_save_track+0x3f/0x80 mm/kasan/common.c:68 poison_kmalloc_redzone mm/kasan/common.c:372 [inline] __kasan_kmalloc+0x98/0xb0 mm/kasan/common.c:389 kasan_kmalloc include/linux/kasan.h:211 [inline] __do_kmalloc_node mm/slub.c:3981 [inline] __kmalloc+0x22e/0x490 mm/slub.c:3994 kmalloc include/linux/slab.h:594 [inline] kzalloc include/linux/slab.h:711 [inline] fib6_info_alloc+0x2e/0xf0 net/ipv6/ip6_fib.c:155 ip6_route_info_create+0x445/0x12b0 net/ipv6/route.c:3758 ip6_route_multipath_add net/ipv6/route.c:5298 [inline] inet6_rtm_newroute+0x744/0x2300 net/ipv6/route.c:5517 rtnetlink_rcv_msg+0x885/0x1040 net/core/rtnetlink.c:6597 netlink_rcv_skb+0x1e3/0x430 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:2543 netlink_unicast_kernel net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1341 [inline] netlink_unicast+0x7ea/0x980 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1367 netlink_sendmsg+0xa3b/0xd70 net/netlink/af_netlink.c:1908 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x221/0x270 net/socket.c:745 ____sys_sendmsg+0x525/0x7d0 net/socket.c:2584 ___sys_sendmsg net/socket.c:2638 [inline] __sys_sendmsg+0x2b0/0x3a0 net/socket.c:2667 do_syscall_64+0xf9/0x240 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x6f/0x77 Freed by task 16: kasan_save_stack mm/kasan/common.c:47 [inline] kasan_save_track+0x3f/0x80 mm/kasan/common.c:68 kasan_save_free_info+0x4e/0x60 mm/kasan/generic.c:640 poison_slab_object+0xa6/0xe0 m ---truncated---

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A flaw in Linux IPv6 routing can cause the kernel to use memory after releasing it. A local user with limited privileges could potentially trigger memory corruption, leading to system compromise or disruption. Systems are not exposed merely by being reachable over IPv6; the documented attack vector is local.

Executive priority

Prioritize internet infrastructure, multi-user Linux hosts, container platforms, and systems delegating network administration. Treat this as a high-priority kernel maintenance issue, but not as an emergency driven by known exploitation. Use normal accelerated change controls because kernel replacement and rebooting can affect availability.

Technical view

CVE-2024-26852 is a CWE-416 use-after-free in the Linux IPv6 routing path. During multipath route notification, fib6_info could be released before rt6_fill_node finished using it. The resolution defers fib6_info_release() until cleanup after ip6_route_mpath_notify(). The supplied CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, with potentially high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to affected Linux kernel builds and requires local, low-privileged access according to the supplied CVSS vector. Hosts granting users or workloads network-administration capabilities deserve additional attention. The supplied affected-version data is ambiguous, so determine exposure using distribution or appliance vendor advisories and branch-specific fix status.

Exploitation context

The issue was discovered through syzbot testing and reproduced with KASAN. The supplied bundle does not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. No public exploit evidence is provided. Exploitability beyond the demonstrated kernel use-after-free remains unconfirmed by these sources.

Researcher notes

The earlier f7225172f25a change did not correct the root cause. The cited resolution changes object lifetime by postponing fib6_info_release() calls until notification completes. Researchers should assess branch-specific backports and avoid relying solely on version strings. Absence of relevant crash logs does not prove a system is unaffected.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected systems to a vendor-supported kernel containing the applicable Linux stable fix.
  • Follow distribution or appliance vendor guidance to select the correct patched build.
  • Until patched, limit untrusted local access and delegated network-administration privileges.
  • Schedule a reboot where required to activate the updated kernel.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel builds and compare them with vendor CVE-2024-26852 advisories.
  • Confirm each build includes its branch-specific stable fix, not only the earlier incomplete change.
  • Verify the patched kernel is active after maintenance.
  • Review kernel logs for rt6_fill_node, inet6_rt_notify, KASAN, or unexplained networking-related crashes.
  • Regression-test IPv6 multipath routing and dependent network workloads.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
12

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Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
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SSVC decision data

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Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-26852Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4a, 3b1137fe74829e021f483756a648cbb87c8a1b4aunaffected
LinuxLinux4.11, 0, 4.19.310, 5.4.272, 5.10.213, 5.15.152, 6.1.82, 6.6.22, 6.7.10, 6.8affected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-416

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Use After Free

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