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CVE-2024-26708

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published Apr 3, 2024 linux CWE-362 EPSS 0.17% (7th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-26708 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

mptcp: really cope with fastopen race

Fastopen and PM-trigger subflow shutdown can race, as reported by

syzkaller.

In my first attempt to close such race, I missed the fact that

the subflow status can change again before the subflow_state_change

callback is invoked.

Address the issue additionally copying with all the states directly

reachable from TCP_FIN_WAIT1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 6.2, < 6.6.18 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26708?

CVE-2024-26708 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 3, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-26708?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-26708?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-26708?

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