CVE-2024-26673: netfilter: nft_ct: sanitize layer 3 and 4 protocol number in custom expectations

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nftct: sanitize layer 3 and 4 protocol number in custom expectations

- Disallow families other than NFPROTO{IPV4,IPV6,INET}. - Disallow layer 4 protocol with no ports, since destination port is a mandatory attribute for this object.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nftct: sanitize layer 3 and 4 protocol number in custom expectations

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26673 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040212-CVE-2024-26673-b2d3@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.4.269
5.4.269
redhat/kernel<5.10.210
5.10.210
redhat/kernel<5.15.149
5.15.149
redhat/kernel<6.1.77
6.1.77
redhat/kernel<6.6.16
6.6.16
redhat/kernel<6.7.4
6.7.4
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=5.3<5.4.269
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.77
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:28 PM
Description
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26673?

CVE-2024-26673 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting netfilter.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26673?

To resolve CVE-2024-26673, update to the latest kernel version: 5.4.269, 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.77, 6.6.16, 6.7.4, 6.8, or the specific patched Debian kernel versions.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26673?

CVE-2024-26673 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the specified fixed versions, including those below 5.4.269, 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.77, 6.6.16, and 6.7.4.

4

What does CVE-2024-26673 affect in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2024-26673 affects the netfilter component, specifically issues related to sanitizing layer 3 and 4 protocol numbers.

5

Is CVE-2024-26673 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-26673 could potentially be exploited remotely due to its implications on network traffic through the netfilter component.

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