CVE-2024-26808: netfilter: nft_chain_filter: handle NETDEV_UNREGISTER for inet/ingress basechain

Published Apr 4, 2024
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Updated

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

netfilter: nftchainfilter: handle NETDEVUNREGISTER for inet/ingress basechain

Remove netdevice from inet/ingress basechain in case NETDEVUNREGISTER event is reported, otherwise a stale reference to netdevice remains in the hook list.

Other sources

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

netfilter: nftchainfilter: handle NETDEVUNREGISTER for inet/ingress basechain

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26808 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040458-CVE-2024-26808-2df2@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.10.210
5.10.210
redhat/kernel<5.15.149
5.15.149
redhat/kernel<6.1.76
6.1.76
redhat/kernel<6.6.15
6.6.15
redhat/kernel<6.7.3
6.7.3
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<=6.1.76
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.15
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.210
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.149
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.76
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.15
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.7.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8

Event History

Apr 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:50 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:29 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26808?

CVE-2024-26808 has been classified with a severity rating of medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26808?

To fix CVE-2024-26808, update the kernel to one of the patched versions listed in your distribution's advisory.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26808?

CVE-2024-26808 affects multiple kernel versions including those before 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.76, and others as listed in the vulnerability report.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-26808 have on system security?

CVE-2024-26808 may allow an attacker to exploit the stale reference to netdevice in the ingress basechain, potentially compromising network functionalities.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26808?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-26808, and it is best mitigated by applying available patches.

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