Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel - #VU100217
Published: November 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100217
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-129
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of packet filtering tables in nftables. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system and escalate privileges.
Affected software
Linux kernel
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Linux kernel - update to 5.10.221