CVE-2024-26809: netfilter: nft_set_pipapo: release elements in clone only from destroy path

Published Apr 4, 2024
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Updated

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

netfilter: nftsetpipapo: release elements in clone only from destroy path

Clone already always provides a current view of the lookup table, use it to destroy the set, otherwise it is possible to destroy elements twice.

This fix requires:

212ed75dc5fb ("netfilter: nftables: integrate pipapo into commit protocol")

which came after:

9827a0e6e23b ("netfilter: nftsetpipapo: release elements in clone from abort path").

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.130<5.10.214
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.54<5.15.153
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18.11<6.1.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1

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 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 212ed75dc5fb
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 9827a0e6e23b

Event History

Apr 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:51 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:59 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26809?

CVE-2024-26809 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential impact on the Linux kernel's netfilter.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26809?

To fix CVE-2024-26809, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26809?

CVE-2024-26809 affects several versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patched releases mentioned above.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26809?

CVE-2024-26809 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter module related to improper handling of elements during the cloning process.

5

Can CVE-2024-26809 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2024-26809 may potentially lead to a denial of service if exploited due to improper element destruction.

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