CVE-2024-44940: fou: remove warn in gue_gro_receive on unsupported protocol
fou: remove warn in guegroreceive on unsupported protocol
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Linux kernel (fou: gue_gro_receive)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch 270136613bf7
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-44940?
CVE-2024-44940 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44940?
To fix CVE-2024-44940, update to the recommended kernel versions provided in the remediation section.
Which versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-44940?
CVE-2024-44940 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.6.47 excluding, and from version 5.10.223-1 to 5.10.226-1 as well as certain versions of linux-6.1.
What components are vulnerable due to CVE-2024-44940?
The vulnerable components include the linux and linux-6.1 packages in specific versions as listed in the remediation.
Is CVE-2024-44940 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-44940 can be exploited using specially constructed packets.