CVE-2024-45018: netfilter: flowtable: initialise extack before use
Published Sep 11, 2024
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfilter: flowtable: initialise extack before use
Fix missing initialisation of extack in flow offload.
Affected Software
17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.225
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.166
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.107
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.48
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45018?
CVE-2024-45018 is classified with a low severity level.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-45018?
To fix CVE-2024-45018, upgrade to the latest kernel version as specified in your distribution's advisory.
3
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-45018?
CVE-2024-45018 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.5 to 6.11-rc3.
4
Can I still use my system if it is vulnerable to CVE-2024-45018?
While you can continue to use your system, it is recommended to apply the patch to mitigate potential risks.
5
What are the consequences of CVE-2024-45018?
The consequences of CVE-2024-45018 could include issues with flow offload functionality in netfilter.