ID:10872 - Exploit for Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50251

 
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ID:10872 - Exploit for Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50251

Published: November 15, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100202
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50251
CWE-ID: CWE-682
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the nft_payload_set_eval() function in net/netfilter/nft_payload.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.