CVE-2024-46696: nfsd: fix potential UAF in nfsd4_cb_getattr_release

Published Sep 13, 2024
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Updated

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

nfsd: fix potential UAF in nfsd4cbgetattrrelease

Once we drop the delegation reference, the fields embedded in it are no longer safe to access. Do that last.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.10.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc5

Event History

Sep 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46696?

CVE-2024-46696 has not yet been assigned a specific severity rating but is related to a potential use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46696?

To address CVE-2024-46696, upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46696?

CVE-2024-46696 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.9 to 6.10.8 and version 6.11-rc1 through 6.11-rc5.

4

What does CVE-2024-46696 impact in Linux systems?

CVE-2024-46696 impacts the nfsd component of the Linux kernel, posing a risk related to delegations and memory management.

5

Is CVE-2024-46696 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-46696 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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