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CVE-2024-35897

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

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CVE-2024-35897 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: discard table flag update with pending basechain deletion Hook unregistration is deferred to the commit phase, same occurs with hook updates triggered by the table dormant flag. When both commands are combined, this results in deleting a basechain while leaving its hook still registered in the core.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: discard table flag update with pending basechain deletion Hook unregistration is deferred to the commit phase, same occurs with hook updates triggered by the table dormant flag. When both commands are combined, this results in deleting a basechain while leaving its hook still registered in the core.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.4.262, < 5.4.274—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.10.202, < 5.10.215—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.13.1, < 5.15.155—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.86—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.6.26—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7, < 6.8.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel5.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.9Rc1
DebianDebian Linux10.0—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35897?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: discard table flag update with pending basechain deletion Hook unregistration is deferred to the commit phase, same occurs with hook updates triggered by the table dormant flag. When both commands are combined, this results in deleting a basechain while leaving its hook still registered in the core.
How severe is CVE-2024-35897?
CVE-2024-35897 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35897?
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