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.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: 5.10 - 6.6.52
CPE2.3https://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.