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CVE-2024-1086

Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Linux KernelOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 30 May 2024. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)28.1%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in6.8Fixed versionCVE List
Federal deadline20 Jun 2024Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Timeline

  1. 31 Jan 2024, 12:14 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 30 May 2024Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the netfilter: nf_tables component that allows an attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Kernelaffected: 3.15 before 6.8CVE List

References 11