CVE-2024-58010: binfmt_flat: Fix integer overflow bug on 32 bit systems
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
binfmt_flat: Fix integer overflow bug on 32 bit systems
Most of these sizes and counts are capped at 256MB so the math doesn't
result in an integer overflow. The "relocs" count needs to be checked
as well. Otherwise on 32bit systems the calculation of "full_data"
could be wrong.
full_data = data_len + relocs * sizeof(unsigned long);
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-58010 is a Linux kernel bug affecting 32-bit systems that use the flat binary loader. A crafted flat binary could make the kernel calculate memory sizing incorrectly. The source bundle confirms kernel stable fixes and Debian LTS advisories, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, impact severity, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted kernel maintenance issue rather than a broad emergency. Prioritize patch validation for 32-bit, embedded, legacy, and Debian LTS environments. The absence of CVSS and exploitation evidence lowers urgency, but kernel memory-calculation flaws still warrant timely remediation.
Technical view
The flaw is an integer overflow in binfmt_flat. The relocs count was not capped before calculating full_data as data_len plus relocs times sizeof(unsigned long). On 32-bit kernels this calculation can wrap, producing an incorrect size. The supplied references identify Linux stable commits and Debian LTS updates addressing the issue.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on 32-bit Linux deployments where binfmt_flat support is present and flat-format binaries may be loaded. Standard 64-bit server fleets may have limited exposure, but embedded, legacy, or specialized 32-bit Linux systems should be checked carefully.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploit activity, exploit code, or in-the-wild abuse. It also does not state the exact security impact beyond incorrect kernel size calculation, so exploitability and attacker prerequisites should be treated as not fully evidenced from these sources.
Researcher notes
Key unknowns are impact class, reachable attack surface, and affected configuration prevalence. Analysis should focus on 32-bit binfmt_flat behavior, relocs bounds checking, and whether local execution of flat binaries is required. Do not assume remote exploitability from the supplied evidence.
Mitigation direction
Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced Linux stable fixes.
Review Debian LTS advisories if running affected Debian-based kernels.
Inventory 32-bit Linux systems and embedded devices separately from standard servers.
Avoid running untrusted flat binaries until affected systems are updated.
Track distribution guidance for any configuration-specific mitigation or backport status.
Validation and detection
Identify systems running 32-bit Linux kernels.
Check whether deployed kernel versions include the referenced stable fixes.
Confirm distribution packages match the relevant Debian LTS or vendor advisory updates.
Review build configuration and runtime use of binfmt_flat where applicable.
Record exceptions where vendor fixes are unavailable and monitor vendor guidance.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.
ATT&CK lookup starting points
Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.
cve · low confidence lookup
CVE-2024-58010 mapping review
Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.
These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.
0CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
11Source links
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
Feb 27, 2025, 02:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)
CVE updatedCVE Program
The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.