CVE-2024-44990
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2024-44990 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bonding: fix null pointer deref in bond_ipsec_offload_ok We must check if there is an active slave before dereferencing the pointer.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bonding: fix null pointer deref in bond_ipsec_offload_ok We must check if there is an active slave before dereferencing the pointer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.9, < 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 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-44990?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bonding: fix null pointer deref in bond_ipsec_offload_ok
We must check if there is an active slave before dereferencing the pointer.
How severe is CVE-2024-44990?
CVE-2024-44990 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-2024-44990?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-44990?
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