CVE-2024-26609: netfilter: nf_tables: reject QUEUE/DROP verdict parameters

Published Feb 29, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nftables: reject QUEUE/DROP verdict parameters

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26609 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/20240229155245.1571576-41-lee@kernel.org/T

Other sources

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a use-after-free error related to rejecting QUEUE/DROP verdict parameters. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

NVD

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.19.307
4.19.307
redhat/kernel<5.4.269
5.4.269
redhat/kernel<5.10.210
5.10.210
redhat/kernel<5.15.149
5.15.149
redhat/kernel<6.1.76
6.1.76
redhat/kernel<6.6.15
6.6.15
redhat/kernel<6.7.3
6.7.3
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

Feb 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Mar 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
Description
Mar 12, 2024
Rejected
via MITRE·01:57 PM
Apr 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26609?

CVE-2024-26609 is classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on network filtering within the Linux kernel.

2

What are the affected Linux kernel versions for CVE-2024-26609?

CVE-2024-26609 affects Linux kernel versions up to 4.19.307, 5.4.269, 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.76, 6.6.15, 6.7.3, and 6.8.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-26609?

To mitigate CVE-2024-26609, update your Linux kernel to a version later than the specified affected versions.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-26609?

CVE-2024-26609 involves the netfilter component of the Linux kernel, specifically regarding QUEUE and DROP verdict parameters.

5

Is CVE-2024-26609 related to Red Hat distributions?

Yes, CVE-2024-26609 is specifically acknowledged in Red Hat's advisory related to their kernel packages.

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