Skip to main content

Over 150 LLM Providers · Over 5,300 Models The most extensible AI-powered pentesting platform. Open source. Star on GitHub

CVE-2024-36889

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published May 30, 2024 linux EPSS 0.27% (18th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-36889 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 30, 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: ensure snd_nxt is properly initialized on connect

Christoph reported a splat hinting at a corrupted snd_una:

WARNING: CPU: 1 PID: 38 at net/mptcp/protocol.c:1005 __mptcp_clean_una+0x4b3/0x620 net/mptcp/protocol.c:1005

Modules linked in:

CPU: 1 PID: 38 Comm: kworker/1:1 Not tainted 6.9.0-rc1-gbbeac67456c9 #59

Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.11.0-2.el7 04/01/2014

Workqueue: events mptcp_worker

RIP: 0010:__mptcp_clean_una+0x4b3/0x620 net/mptcp/protocol.c:1005

Code: be 06 01 00 00 bf 06 01 00 00 e8 a8 12 e7 fe e9 00 fe ff ff e8

8e 1a e7 fe 0f b7 ab 3e 02 00 00 e9 d3 fd ff ff e8 7d 1a e7 fe

<0f> 0b 4c 8b bb e0 05 00 00 e9 74 fc ff ff e8 6a 1a e7 fe 0f 0b e9

RSP: 0018:ffffc9000013fd48 EFLAGS: 00010293

RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffff8881029bd280 RCX: ffffffff82382fe4

RDX: ffff8881003cbd00 RSI: ffffffff823833c3 RDI: 0000000000000001

RBP: 0000000000000000 R08:

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 >= 5.9, < 5.10.218 Affected

References

Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/39ca83ed73db9edcc6d70c0dc7a73085a4725012 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/592f69b41766d366dbb8ff4ef5a67c4396527bbe Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/99951b62bf20cec9247f633a3bea898338b9e5b4 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa0c07c1f20e05b30019bff083ec43665536f06f Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc941fec0719d0471a5902424d6b2a17df233193 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb7a0d334894206ae35f023a82cad5a290fd7386 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/39ca83ed73db9edcc6d70c0dc7a73085a4725012 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/592f69b41766d366dbb8ff4ef5a67c4396527bbe Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/99951b62bf20cec9247f633a3bea898338b9e5b4 Ref git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa0c07c1f20e05b30019bff083ec43665536f06f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36889?

CVE-2024-36889 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 30, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36889?

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-2024-36889?

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-2024-36889?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2024-36889 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.

How CyberStrike Helps

Autonomous Discovery

AI agents map your attack surface to find vulnerabilities like this one.
Continuous Pentesting

Automated penetration testing that runs continuously, not just quarterly.
Code Review

AI-driven PR review catches vulnerable dependencies before they ship.
HackBrowser

Browser-based exploitation validates findings with real proof-of-concept.

Related MEDIUM CVEs from 2024

View all →
6.9
CVE-2023-3726

OCSInventory allow stored email template with special characters that lead to a Stored cross-site Sc

6.9
CVE-2023-51719

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51720

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51721

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51722

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51723

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51724

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51725

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51726

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51727

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51728

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

6.9
CVE-2023-51729

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to insufficient validation

Browse by year 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999