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CVE-2024-36484: net: relax socket state check at accept time.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: relax socket state check at accept time. Christoph reported the following splat: WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 772 at net/ipv4/af_inet.c:761 __inet_accept+0x1f4/0x4a0 Modules linked in: CPU: 1 PID: 772 Comm: syz-executor510 Not tainted 6.9.0-rc7-g7da7119fe22b #56 Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.11.0-2.el7 04/01/2014 RIP: 0010:__inet_accept+0x1f4/0x4a0 net/ipv4/af_inet.c:759 Code: 04 38 84 c0 0f 85 87 00 00 00 41 c7 04 24 03 00 00 00 48 83 c4 10 5b 41 5c 41 5d 41 5e 41 5f 5d c3 cc cc cc cc e8 ec b7 da fd <0f> 0b e9 7f fe ff ff e8 e0 b7 da fd 0f 0b e9 fe fe ff ff 89 d9 80 RSP: 0018:ffffc90000c2fc58 EFLAGS: 00010293 RAX: ffffffff836bdd14 RBX: 0000000000000000 RCX: ffff888104668000 RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: 0000000000000000 RBP: dffffc0000000000 R08: ffffffff836bdb89 R09: fffff52000185f64 R10: dffffc0000000000 R11: fffff52000185f64 R12: dffffc0000000000 R13: 1ffff92000185f98 R14: ffff88810754d880 R15: ffff8881007b7800 FS: 000000001c772880(0000) GS:ffff88811b280000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 00007fb9fcf2e178 CR3: 00000001045d2002 CR4: 0000000000770ef0 DR0: 0000000000000000 DR1: 0000000000000000 DR2: 0000000000000000 DR3: 0000000000000000 DR6: 00000000fffe0ff0 DR7: 0000000000000400 PKRU: 55555554 Call Trace: <TASK> inet_accept+0x138/0x1d0 net/ipv4/af_inet.c:786 do_accept+0x435/0x620 net/socket.c:1929 __sys_accept4_file net/socket.c:1969 [inline] __sys_accept4+0x9b/0x110 net/socket.c:1999 __do_sys_accept net/socket.c:2016 [inline] __se_sys_accept net/socket.c:2013 [inline] __x64_sys_accept+0x7d/0x90 net/socket.c:2013 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0x58/0x100 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x76/0x7e RIP: 0033:0x4315f9 Code: fd ff 48 81 c4 80 00 00 00 e9 f1 fe ff ff 0f 1f 00 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 0f 83 ab b4 fd ff c3 66 2e 0f 1f 84 00 00 00 00 RSP: 002b:00007ffdb26d9c78 EFLAGS: 00000246 ORIG_RAX: 000000000000002b RAX: ffffffffffffffda RBX: 0000000000400300 RCX: 00000000004315f9 RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: 0000000000000004 RBP: 00000000006e1018 R08: 0000000000400300 R09: 0000000000400300 R10: 0000000000400300 R11: 0000000000000246 R12: 0000000000000000 R13: 000000000040cdf0 R14: 000000000040ce80 R15: 0000000000000055 </TASK> The reproducer invokes shutdown() before entering the listener status. After commit 94062790aedb ("tcp: defer shutdown(SEND_SHUTDOWN) for TCP_SYN_RECV sockets"), the above causes the child to reach the accept syscall in FIN_WAIT1 status. Eric noted we can relax the existing assertion in __inet_accept()

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-36484 is a Linux kernel networking flaw involving how accepted TCP sockets are checked. The public record describes a kernel warning triggered when a connection reaches accept in an unexpected state. Business urgency is currently unclear because no CVSS score, CWE, or confirmed active exploitation is provided.

Executive priority

Treat as a kernel maintenance item until vendors clarify impact. Patch through normal Linux kernel update channels, with higher priority for critical Linux infrastructure. Current public evidence does not justify emergency response on its own.

Technical view

The issue is in Linux kernel networking accept handling. After TCP shutdown behavior changed for TCP_SYN_RECV sockets, a child socket could reach __inet_accept() in FIN_WAIT1, triggering an assertion warning. The resolution relaxes the socket state check at accept time. Supplied references point to Linux stable commits.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems running Linux kernels matching the affected entries in the CVE data, including listed stable and mainline versions. Siemens advisories indicate downstream product relevance, but the supplied bundle does not provide product-level detail here.

Exploitation context

The bundle shows a reproducer path involving shutdown() before listener state and syz-executor context. It does not cite CISA KEV, confirmed active exploitation, exploit availability, privilege impact, or remote attack impact. Active exploitation should not be assumed.

Researcher notes

The evidence describes a state-validation issue rather than a fully characterized exploit chain. Missing CVSS, CWE, and impact details reduce certainty. Researchers should focus on kernel version mapping, backport status, and whether the warning can create denial-of-service or other operational impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Linux kernels to versions containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for packaged kernel backports.
  • Review Siemens advisories if using affected Siemens products.
  • Prioritize kernel updates on exposed, multi-tenant, or high-availability Linux systems.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, appliances, and embedded systems.
  • Compare versions against CVE affected entries and vendor advisories.
  • Confirm installed kernels include the referenced stable commits or vendor backports.
  • Check logs for recurring kernel warnings around __inet_accept or accept handling.
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux34e41a031fd7523bf1cd00a2adca2370aebea270, ed5e279b69e007ce6c0fe82a5a534c1b19783214, 413c33b9f3bc36fdf719690a78824db9f88a9485, 2552c9d9440f8e7a2ed0660911ff00f25b90a0a4, 3fe4ef0568a48369b1891395d13ac593b1ba41b1, f47d0d32fa94e815fdd78b8b88684873e67939f4, 94062790aedb505bdda209b10bea47b294d6394f, 94062790aedb505bdda209b10bea47b294d6394f, cbf232ba11bc86a5281b4f00e1151349ef4d45cfunaffected
LinuxLinux6.9, 0, 4.19.319, 5.4.281, 5.10.223, 5.15.164, 6.1.93, 6.6.33, 6.9.4, 6.10affected
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