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CVE-2024-43878: xfrm: Fix input error path memory access

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm: Fix input error path memory access When there is a misconfiguration of input state slow path KASAN report error. Fix this error. west login: [ 52.987278] eth1: renamed from veth11 [ 53.078814] eth1: renamed from veth21 [ 53.181355] eth1: renamed from veth31 [ 54.921702] ================================================================== [ 54.922602] BUG: KASAN: wild-memory-access in xfrmi_rcv_cb+0x2d/0x295 [ 54.923393] Read of size 8 at addr 6b6b6b6b00000000 by task ping/512 [ 54.924169] [ 54.924386] CPU: 0 PID: 512 Comm: ping Not tainted 6.9.0-08574-gcd29a4313a1b #25 [ 54.925290] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009), BIOS 1.16.3-debian-1.16.3-2 04/01/2014 [ 54.926401] Call Trace: [ 54.926731] <IRQ> [ 54.927009] dump_stack_lvl+0x2a/0x3b [ 54.927478] kasan_report+0x84/0xa6 [ 54.927930] ? xfrmi_rcv_cb+0x2d/0x295 [ 54.928410] xfrmi_rcv_cb+0x2d/0x295 [ 54.928872] ? xfrm4_rcv_cb+0x3d/0x5e [ 54.929354] xfrm4_rcv_cb+0x46/0x5e [ 54.929804] xfrm_rcv_cb+0x7e/0xa1 [ 54.930240] xfrm_input+0x1b3a/0x1b96 [ 54.930715] ? xfrm_offload+0x41/0x41 [ 54.931182] ? raw_rcv+0x292/0x292 [ 54.931617] ? nf_conntrack_confirm+0xa2/0xa2 [ 54.932158] ? skb_sec_path+0xd/0x3f [ 54.932610] ? xfrmi_input+0x90/0xce [ 54.933066] xfrm4_esp_rcv+0x33/0x54 [ 54.933521] ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0xd7/0x1b2 [ 54.934089] ip_local_deliver_finish+0x110/0x120 [ 54.934659] ? ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x1b2/0x1b2 [ 54.935248] NF_HOOK.constprop.0+0xf8/0x138 [ 54.935767] ? ip_sublist_rcv_finish+0x68/0x68 [ 54.936317] ? secure_tcpv6_ts_off+0x23/0x168 [ 54.936859] ? ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0x1b2/0x1b2 [ 54.937454] ? __xfrm_policy_check2.constprop.0+0x18d/0x18d [ 54.938135] NF_HOOK.constprop.0+0xf8/0x138 [ 54.938663] ? ip_sublist_rcv_finish+0x68/0x68 [ 54.939220] ? __xfrm_policy_check2.constprop.0+0x18d/0x18d [ 54.939904] ? ip_local_deliver_finish+0x120/0x120 [ 54.940497] __netif_receive_skb_one_core+0xc9/0x107 [ 54.941121] ? __netif_receive_skb_list_core+0x1c2/0x1c2 [ 54.941771] ? blk_mq_start_stopped_hw_queues+0xc7/0xf9 [ 54.942413] ? blk_mq_start_stopped_hw_queue+0x38/0x38 [ 54.943044] ? virtqueue_get_buf_ctx+0x295/0x46b [ 54.943618] process_backlog+0xb3/0x187 [ 54.944102] __napi_poll.constprop.0+0x57/0x1a7 [ 54.944669] net_rx_action+0x1cb/0x380 [ 54.945150] ? __napi_poll.constprop.0+0x1a7/0x1a7 [ 54.945744] ? vring_new_virtqueue+0x17a/0x17a [ 54.946300] ? note_interrupt+0x2cd/0x367 [ 54.946805] handle_softirqs+0x13c/0x2c9 [ 54.947300] do_softirq+0x5f/0x7d [ 54.947727] </IRQ> [ 54.948014] <TASK> [ 54.948300] __local_bh_enable_ip+0x48/0x62 [ 54.948832] __neigh_event_send+0x3fd/0x4ca [ 54.949361] neigh_resolve_output+0x1e/0x210 [ 54.949896] ip_finish_output2+0x4bf/0x4f0 [ 54.950410] ? __ip_finish_output+0x171/0x1b8 [ 54.950956] ip_send_skb+0x25/0x57 [ 54.951390] raw_sendmsg+0xf95/0x10c0 [ 54.951850] ? check_new_pages+0x45/0x71 [ 54.952343] ? raw_hash_sk+0x21b/0x21b [ 54.952815] ? kernel_init_pages+0x42/0x51 [ 54.953337] ? prep_new_page+0x44/0x51 [ 54.953811] ? get_page_from_freelist+0x72b/0x915 [ 54.954390] ? signal_pending_state+0x77/0x77 [ 54.954936] ? preempt_count_sub+0x14/0xb3 [ 54.955450] ? __might_resched+0x8a/0x240 [ 54.955951] ? __might_sleep+0x25/0xa0 [ 54.956424] ? first_zones_zonelist+0x2c/0x43 [ 54.956977] ? __rcu_read_lock+0x2d/0x3a [ 54.957476] ? __pte_offset_map+0x32/0xa4 [ 54.957980] ? __might_resched+0x8a/0x240 [ 54.958483] ? __might_sleep+0x25/0xa0 [ 54.958963] ? inet_send_prepare+0x54/0x54 [ 54.959478] ? sock_sendmsg_nosec+0x42/0x6c [ 54.960000] sock_sendmsg_nosec+0x42/0x6c [ 54.960502] __sys_sendto+0x15d/0x1cc [ 54.960966] ? __x64_sys_getpeername+0x44/0x44 [ 54.961522] ? __handle_mm_fault+0x679/0xae4 [ 54.962068] ? find_vma+0x6b/0x ---truncated---

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel memory access bug in the XFRM/IPsec receive path. The public record shows a KASAN wild-memory-access during a misconfigured input state slow path. There is no CVSS score, KEV listing, or cited active exploitation in the provided sources.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted Linux kernel maintenance item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize patching internet-facing, VPN, or IPsec-related infrastructure once vendor updates are available.

Technical view

CVE-2024-43878 affects Linux kernel XFRM handling, specifically an input error path involving xfrmi_rcv_cb and xfrm_input. The issue was resolved by upstream stable commits. The evidence shows a read from invalid memory under KASAN when XFRM input state is misconfigured.

Likely exposure

Likely relevant to Linux systems running affected 6.10-era kernels with XFRM/IPsec or xfrm interface usage. Exposure is unclear for systems without that functionality enabled or configured because the source bundle does not define precise attack prerequisites.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, public exploit availability, or inclusion in CISA KEV. The trace demonstrates a kernel bug under a misconfiguration scenario, but does not prove practical remote exploitation or privilege impact.

Researcher notes

The record lacks CVSS, CWE, and detailed exploitability analysis. The strongest evidence is the upstream kernel fix and KASAN trace. Further assessment should focus on affected kernel branches, vendor backports, and whether production systems exercise XFRM input paths.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux vendor kernel updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check distribution advisories for backported CVE-2024-43878 fixes.
  • Prioritize systems using XFRM, IPsec, or xfrm interfaces.
  • Review XFRM/IPsec configurations for unsupported or invalid input state setups.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions across Linux hosts and appliances.
  • Check package changelogs for CVE-2024-43878 or the referenced stable commits.
  • Identify hosts using XFRM, IPsec, or xfrm interfaces.
  • Review kernel logs for xfrmi_rcv_cb, xfrm_input, KASAN, or oops entries.
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LinuxLinux304b44f0d5a4c2f91f82f7c31538d00485fb484c, 304b44f0d5a4c2f91f82f7c31538d00485fb484cunaffected
LinuxLinux6.10, 0, 6.10.3, 6.11affected
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