CVE-2024-26926: binder: check offset alignment in binder_get_object()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
binder: check offset alignment in binder_get_object()
Commit 6d98eb95b450 ("binder: avoid potential data leakage when copying
txn") introduced changes to how binder objects are copied. In doing so,
it unintentionally removed an offset alignment check done through calls
to binder_alloc_copy_from_buffer() -> check_buffer().
These calls were replaced in binder_get_object() with copy_from_user(),
so now an explicit offset alignment check is needed here. This avoids
later complications when unwinding the objects gets harder.
It is worth noting this check existed prior to commit 7a67a39320df
("binder: add function to copy binder object from buffer"), likely
removed due to redundancy at the time.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A local user or process with low privileges may be able to abuse malformed Binder object offsets in affected Linux kernels. The missing alignment check can undermine kernel handling of Binder transactions, with potentially serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. The supplied evidence does not describe remote exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority where untrusted local code can access Binder because potential impact spans data, integrity, and availability. Use an expedited kernel-remediation cycle, while confirming exposure and vendor backports before declaring systems vulnerable or fixed.
Technical view
A change replaced binder_alloc_copy_from_buffer/check_buffer with copy_from_user in binder_get_object, unintentionally dropping offset-alignment validation. The correction restores an explicit check before later object handling and unwind logic. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8: local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high impact ratings.
Likely exposure
Exposure requires an affected Linux kernel build using Binder and permitting an untrusted local process to reach it. The bundle mixes release numbers and commit hashes, so simple version comparison may be unreliable. Verify the running kernel's provenance, vendor backports, Binder configuration, and applicable stable-branch fix.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is supported by the supplied evidence: KEV is false, and no cited source claims attacks or public exploit availability. CVSS indicates exploitation requires local, low-privileged access. Absence from KEV does not prove exploitation cannot occur.
Researcher notes
The regression followed commit 6d98eb95b450, which replaced the earlier buffer-copy path and lost alignment validation. The bundle provides multiple stable-branch correction commits but no CWE, proof of concept, exploit telemetry, or clearly normalized affected range. Map fixes by kernel branch rather than assuming one commit applies universally.
Mitigation direction
Upgrade to a vendor-supported kernel containing the applicable linked stable fix.
Follow distribution or device-vendor guidance when kernel lineage or backport status is unclear.
Restrict untrusted local access to Binder-capable systems until remediation, where operationally feasible.
Validation and detection
Record running kernel versions, build provenance, and Binder configuration on potentially exposed systems.
Confirm the applicable stable fix through vendor advisories or source and backport inspection.
Reboot after updating, then verify the running kernel matches the remediated package.
Review telemetry for Binder-related crashes; the supplied sources provide no specific exploitation indicators.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total
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