ID:9801 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-1086

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9801 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-1086

ID:9801 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-1086

Published: May 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86577
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1086
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the netfilter nf_tables component in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.