SB2024090526 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ipv4



SB2024090526 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel ipv4

Published: September 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024090526
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44991)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the EXPORT_SYMBOL() and tcp_sk_exit_batch() functions in net/ipv4/tcp_ipv4.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.