PT-2024-5938 · Linux+6 · Linux Kernel+6
Dan Carpenter
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Published
2024-08-12
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Updated
2025-09-29
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CVE-2024-44998
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.50
Description
The issue is related to a use after free vulnerability in the
dequeue rx() function of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability can be exploited to cause a denial of service. The problem occurs because the skb cannot be dereferenced after calling vcc->push() due to the skb being released.Recommendations
To resolve the issue, update to Linux kernel version 6.6.50 or later. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the vulnerable
dequeue rx() function until a patch is available.Exploit
Fix
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Suse
Ubuntu