Sploitus Covert Channel Exploits Using Multiple CVEs in Linux Kernel
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- •Covert channel exploits CVE-2023-1206 and CVE-2024-49882 in Linux kernel.
- •Data transmission occurs between containers using hugepage leaks.
- •Proof-of-concept code is available, but no active exploitation reported.
A new project demonstrates a covert communication channel exploiting CVE-2023-1206 and CVE-2024-49882 in the Linux kernel. CVE-2023-1206 allows synchronization through IPv6 hash collisions, while CVE-2024-49882 enables data transmission via hugepage leaks. The exploit involves two containers where data is written to hugepages and transmitted through measured hash collisions. Users must utilize kernel version 6.12 with the vulnerabilities to replicate the exploit. This method is particularly concerning for environments using Linux containers. The project provides a Lua dissector for Wireshark to analyze traffic related to this covert channel. The impact is significant as it could lead to unauthorized data exfiltration between containers. Current status indicates that proof-of-concept code is available, but no active exploitation has been confirmed yet.
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