CVE-2024-39504

netfilter: nft_inner: validate mandatory meta and payload

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_inner: validate mandatory meta and payload Check for mandatory netlink attributes in payload and meta expression when used embedded from the inner expression, otherwise NULL pointer dereference is possible from userspace.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b30669fdea0ca03aa22995e6c99f7e7d9dee89ff patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/39323f54cad29602917848346c71b087da92a19d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4ab9da85b9df3692f861512fe6c9812f38b7471 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39504?
CVE-2024-39504 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39504?
To fix CVE-2024-39504, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-39504 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39504 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-39504?
CVE-2024-39504 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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