CVE-2024-42082: xdp: Remove WARN() from __xdp_reg_mem_model()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
xdp: Remove WARN() from __xdp_reg_mem_model()
syzkaller reports a warning in __xdp_reg_mem_model().
The warning occurs only if __mem_id_init_hash_table() returns an error. It
returns the error in two cases:
1. memory allocation fails;
2. rhashtable_init() fails when some fields of rhashtable_params
struct are not initialized properly.
The second case cannot happen since there is a static const rhashtable_params
struct with valid fields. So, warning is only triggered when there is a
problem with memory allocation.
Thus, there is no sense in using WARN() to handle this error and it can be
safely removed.
WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 5065 at net/core/xdp.c:299 __xdp_reg_mem_model+0x2d9/0x650 net/core/xdp.c:299
CPU: 0 PID: 5065 Comm: syz-executor883 Not tainted 6.8.0-syzkaller-05271-gf99c5f563c17 #0
Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 03/27/2024
RIP: 0010:__xdp_reg_mem_model+0x2d9/0x650 net/core/xdp.c:299
Call Trace:
xdp_reg_mem_model+0x22/0x40 net/core/xdp.c:344
xdp_test_run_setup net/bpf/test_run.c:188 [inline]
bpf_test_run_xdp_live+0x365/0x1e90 net/bpf/test_run.c:377
bpf_prog_test_run_xdp+0x813/0x11b0 net/bpf/test_run.c:1267
bpf_prog_test_run+0x33a/0x3b0 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:4240
__sys_bpf+0x48d/0x810 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5649
__do_sys_bpf kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5738 [inline]
__se_sys_bpf kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5736 [inline]
__x64_sys_bpf+0x7c/0x90 kernel/bpf/syscall.c:5736
do_syscall_64+0xfb/0x240
entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x6d/0x75
Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with syzkaller.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Linux kernel issue is a reliability flaw in the XDP memory model registration path. Under memory allocation failure, the kernel could hit a WARN condition. The upstream fix removes that warning because the only realistic error path is allocation failure, not invalid hash-table parameters.
Executive priority
Treat this as a routine kernel maintenance item unless vendor advisories identify business-critical affected assets. There is no source evidence of active exploitation or a defined CVSS score, but kernel issues still matter for fleet hygiene and appliance support.
Technical view
CVE-2024-42082 concerns __xdp_reg_mem_model() in net/core/xdp.c. syzkaller triggered a WARN when __mem_id_init_hash_table() failed. The source states rhashtable parameter failure cannot occur, leaving memory allocation failure as the relevant path. Stable kernel commits remove the WARN handling.
Likely exposure
Exposure applies to Linux systems running affected kernel versions or downstream kernels carrying the vulnerable XDP code. The trace involves the bpf syscall and XDP program test-run path. Debian LTS and Siemens advisories are referenced, but this bundle does not include detailed product impact.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Evidence comes from syzkaller testing by Linux Verification Center. The described trigger is a kernel warning during memory allocation failure, not a public exploit chain or privilege escalation path.
Researcher notes
The key technical constraint is narrow: the source says only memory allocation failure can reach the WARN path because rhashtable parameters are static and valid. Avoid overstating exploitability without more evidence. Validate downstream status through vendor kernel advisories and stable commit inclusion.
Mitigation direction
Apply the relevant stable Linux kernel update containing the referenced fixes.
Check Debian LTS guidance if using Debian-packaged kernels.
Check Siemens advisories if operating Siemens products listed by vendor guidance.
Prioritize vendor-supported kernel packages over manual backports.
Monitor the CVE record for updated severity or product impact.
Validation and detection
Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, appliances, and embedded systems.
Compare deployed kernels against affected and fixed vendor versions.
Confirm package changelogs include CVE-2024-42082 or the referenced XDP fix.
Review vendor advisories for Debian or Siemens-managed environments.
Verify BPF/XDP-enabled systems receive normal patch priority tracking.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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