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CVE-2024-1086

Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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Linux · Kernel

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the netfilter: nf_tables component that allows an attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA notes

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f342de4e2f33e0e39165d8639387aa6c19dff660; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1086

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