CVE-2024-39504: netfilter: nft_inner: validate mandatory meta and payload

Published Jul 12, 2024
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Updated

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

netfilter: nftinner: 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.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.6.35
6.6.35
redhat/kernel<6.9.6
6.9.6
redhat/kernel<6.10
6.10
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Jul 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:20 PM
Description
Nov 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 26, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:15 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39504?

CVE-2024-39504 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference leading to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39504?

To fix CVE-2024-39504, update to the kernel versions that are patched: 6.6.35, 6.9.6, 6.10, or the specific versions provided by your Linux distribution.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-39504?

CVE-2024-39504 affects the Linux kernel versions 6.2 through 6.6.34, 6.7 through 6.9.5, and 6.10-rc1, 6.10-rc2, and 6.10-rc3.

4

What components are vulnerable in CVE-2024-39504?

CVE-2024-39504 pertains to vulnerabilities in the netfilter component of the Linux kernel that allow improper validation of netlink attributes.

5

Is CVE-2024-39504 being actively exploited?

As of the latest information available, there is no specific indication that CVE-2024-39504 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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