CVE-2024-46855: netfilter: nft_socket: fix sk refcount leaks

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

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

netfilter: nftsocket: fix sk refcount leaks

We must put 'sk' reference before returning.

Affected Software

186 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.3<6.1.111
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.52
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.11
Linux Linux kernel=4.19.76
Linux Linux kernel=5.2.18
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
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc7
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.56.1-5
Patch available
debian/linux
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ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*
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5.15.0-1071.77~20.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*
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ubuntu/linux-kvm*
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ubuntu/linux-oracle*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-raspi*
ubuntu/linux-raspi2*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*
ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp*
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
ubuntu/linux<5.15.0-127.137
5.15.0-127.137
ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*
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5.15.0-1073.79
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ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*
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ubuntu/linux-azure<5.15.0-1078.87
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ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*
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ubuntu/linux-gcp<5.15.0-1072.80
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ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8<6.8.0-1019.21~22.04.1
6.8.0-1019.21~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-gke<5.15.0-1070.76
5.15.0-1070.76
ubuntu/linux-gkeop<5.15.0-1056.63
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ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-50.51~22.04.1
6.8.0-50.51~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-ibm<5.15.0-1066.69
5.15.0-1066.69
ubuntu/linux-ibm-6.8<6.8.0-1017.17~22.04.1
6.8.0-1017.17~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg<5.15.0-1071.77
5.15.0-1071.77
ubuntu/linux-kvm<5.15.0-1070.75
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ubuntu/linux-lowlatency<5.15.0-127.137
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ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8<6.8.0-50.51.1~22.04.1
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ubuntu/linux-nvidia<5.15.0-1068.69
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ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*
ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*
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ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*
ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8<6.8.0-1017.18~22.04.1
6.8.0-1017.18~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-raspi<5.15.0-1066.69
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ubuntu/linux-realtime*
ubuntu/linux-riscv*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*
ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*
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6.8.1-1013.14~22.04.1
ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*
ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*
ubuntu/linux-fips*
ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*
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ubuntu/linux-xilinx<6.8.0-1017.18
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6.8.1-1013.14
ubuntu/linux-fips<6.8.0-78.78+fips1
6.8.0-78.78+fips1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to 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
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1073.79~20.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1078.87~20.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1072.80~20.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-127.137~20.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1066.69~20.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1069.73~20.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-127.137
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1020.23~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1066.69
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-50.51.1~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1074.82
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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1013.14~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1017.17
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1019.21
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1019.21.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1017.18
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1016.18
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-50.51.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1017.18
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-2015.16
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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1013.14
  63. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-78.78+fips1

Event History

Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46855?

CVE-2024-46855 has a moderate severity rating due to potential impacts on system stability and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46855?

To address CVE-2024-46855, update the Linux kernel to versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46855?

CVE-2024-46855 affects multiple Linux kernel versions, including 4.19.76, 5.2.18, and versions between 5.3 and 6.11-rc7.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-46855?

CVE-2024-46855 involves reference count leaks in the netfilter nft_socket component of the Linux kernel.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2024-46855?

As of now, there are no widely known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-46855 publicly available.

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