CVE-2024-26679

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2024-26679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: inet: read sk->sk_family once in inet_recv_error() inet_recv_error() is called without holding the socket lock. IPv6 socket could mutate to IPv4 with IPV6_ADDRFORM socket option and trigger a KCSAN warning.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: inet: read sk->sk_family once in inet_recv_error() inet_recv_error() is called without holding the socket lock. IPv6 socket could mutate to IPv4 with IPV6_ADDRFORM socket option and trigger a KCSAN warning.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.18, < 4.19.307—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.269—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.210—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.149—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.78—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.7.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.8Rc1
DebianDebian Linux10.0—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26679?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: inet: read sk->sk_family once in inet_recv_error() inet_recv_error() is called without holding the socket lock. IPv6 socket could mutate to IPv4 with IPV6_ADDRFORM socket option and trigger a KCSAN warning.
How severe is CVE-2024-26679?
CVE-2024-26679 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26679?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST