PatchTheCVECVE-2024-2313: If kernel headers need to be extracted, bpftrace will attempt to load them from a temporary directory
CVE-2024-2313 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.8) affecting bpftrace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
If kernel headers need to be extracted, bpftrace will attempt to load them from a temporary directory. An unprivileged attacker could use this to force bcc to load compromised linux headers. Linux distributions which provide kernel headers by default are not affected by default.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.8 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-377 |
| Published | 2024-03-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-2313?
bpftrace: upgrade to 0.20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-2313 being exploited?
CVE-2024-2313 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-2313 affect?
CVE-2024-2313 affects bpftrace. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). If kernel headers need to be extracted, bpftrace will attempt to load them from a temporary directory. An unprivileged attacker could use this to force bcc to load compromised linux headers. Linux distributions which provide kernel headers
How urgent is CVE-2024-2313?
Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.