SB20240731169 - Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel netfilter
Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240731169
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper resource shutdown or release (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41043)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to failure to properly release resources within the nf_reinject() function in net/netfilter/nfnetlink_queue.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.