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CVE-2024-50299: sctp: properly validate chunk size in sctp_sf_ootb()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: properly validate chunk size in sctp_sf_ootb() A size validation fix similar to that in Commit 50619dbf8db7 ("sctp: add size validation when walking chunks") is also required in sctp_sf_ootb() to address a crash reported by syzbot: BUG: KMSAN: uninit-value in sctp_sf_ootb+0x7f5/0xce0 net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c:3712 sctp_sf_ootb+0x7f5/0xce0 net/sctp/sm_statefuns.c:3712 sctp_do_sm+0x181/0x93d0 net/sctp/sm_sideeffect.c:1166 sctp_endpoint_bh_rcv+0xc38/0xf90 net/sctp/endpointola.c:407 sctp_inq_push+0x2ef/0x380 net/sctp/inqueue.c:88 sctp_rcv+0x3831/0x3b20 net/sctp/input.c:243 sctp4_rcv+0x42/0x50 net/sctp/protocol.c:1159 ip_protocol_deliver_rcu+0xb51/0x13d0 net/ipv4/ip_input.c:205 ip_local_deliver_finish+0x336/0x500 net/ipv4/ip_input.c:233

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-50299 is a Linux kernel SCTP bug that can crash a system by mishandling an undersized SCTP chunk. The documented impact is availability loss, not data theft or privilege escalation. It matters most for systems where SCTP is enabled and untrusted local users can reach vulnerable kernel networking code.

Executive priority

Treat this as a planned availability-risk patch, not an emergency breach-response item. Prioritize multi-user servers, container hosts, and Linux-based appliances where a kernel crash would affect critical services.

Technical view

The flaw is missing chunk-size validation in sctp_sf_ootb(), similar to an earlier SCTP chunk-walking validation fix. syzbot reported a KMSAN uninitialized-value crash in the SCTP receive path. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most plausible on Linux systems running affected kernel builds with SCTP support enabled. The CVE lists Linux kernel versions from 2.6.12 through several stable lines before their fixed releases. Distribution and appliance kernels may have backported fixes, so exact exposure requires vendor package validation.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The evidence is a syzbot-reported kernel crash and upstream stable fixes. The CVSS vector indicates local, low-privilege exploitation conditions, with availability impact only.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a kernel availability flaw in SCTP chunk parsing. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, proof of active exploitation, or a universal mitigation beyond applying upstream or vendor fixes. Affected-version data should be reconciled with downstream backports.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to a kernel or vendor package containing the listed upstream stable fixes.
  • Check Debian LTS or other distribution advisories for backported fixed kernel packages.
  • For appliances, follow the relevant vendor advisory rather than assuming upstream version numbers apply.
  • Reduce SCTP exposure where operationally unnecessary, following vendor-supported configuration guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernels and map them to vendor fixed package advisories.
  • Confirm whether SCTP support is present and enabled on exposed systems.
  • Verify the relevant upstream stable commit or distro backport is included.
  • Prioritize systems where untrusted local users or workloads can access SCTP paths.
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Confidence
high
Sources
12

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
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14Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-50299Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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
LinuxLinux1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2unaffected
LinuxLinux2.6.12, 0, 4.19.324, 5.4.286, 5.10.230, 5.15.172, 6.1.117, 6.6.61, 6.11.8, 6.12affected
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