Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel net netfilter



| Updated: 2025-05-13
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-27017
CWE-ID CWE-682
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect calculation

EUVDB-ID: #VU93615

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27017

CWE-ID: CWE-682 - Incorrect Calculation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the nft_pipapo_walk() function in net/netfilter/nft_set_pipapo.c, within the nft_map_deactivate(), nf_tables_bind_set(), nft_map_activate(), nf_tables_dump_set(), nft_set_flush() and nf_tables_check_loops() functions in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 5.10 - 6.6.52

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/721715655c72640567e8742567520c99801148ed
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29b359cf6d95fd60730533f7f10464e95bd17c73
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.10.227
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.15.168
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.112
https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.53


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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