CVE-2024-46855: netfilter: nft_socket: fix sk refcount leaks
First published: Fri Sep 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_socket: fix sk refcount leaks We must put 'sk' reference before returning.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.3<6.1.111 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.52 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =4.19.76 | |
| Linux Kernel | =5.2.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.11-rc7 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1 | 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.13-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.119-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f68e097e20d3c695281a9c6433acc37be47fe11
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33c2258bf8cb17fba9e58b111d4c4f4cf43a4896
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83e6fb59040e8964888afcaa5612cc1243736715
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b26ff7af8c32cb4148b3e147c52f9e4c695209c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ddc7c423c4a5386bf865474c694b48178efd311a
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-46855
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46855
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-46855
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-46855
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-46855
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/8b26ff7af8c32cb4148b3e147c52f9e4c695209c
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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