CVE-2024-26735: ipv6: sr: fix possible use-after-free and null-ptr-deref
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ipv6: sr: fix possible use-after-free and null-ptr-deref
The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26735 to this issue.
Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040359-CVE-2024-26735-462f@gregkh/T
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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ipv6: sr: fix possible use-after-free and null-ptr-deref
The pernet operations structure for the subsystem must be registered before registering the generic netlink family.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26735?
CVE-2024-26735 is classified as a high severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26735?
To fix CVE-2024-26735, update the Linux kernel to version 4.19.308 or later for Red Hat systems or install the corresponding patched versions for other distributions.
What causes CVE-2024-26735?
CVE-2024-26735 is caused by a potential use-after-free and null pointer dereference in the IPv6 Segment Routing implementation in the Linux kernel.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-26735?
Versions of the Linux kernel prior to 4.19.308, 5.4.270, 5.10.211, 5.15.150, 6.1.80, 6.6.19, 6.7.7, and 6.8 are affected by CVE-2024-26735.
Is CVE-2024-26735 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-26735 could potentially be exploited remotely, leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.