VDB-249513 · CVE-2024-0193 · EUVD-2024-15992

Linux Kernel Netfilter nf_tables_api.c nft_set_commit_update use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function nft_set_commit_update of the file net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the component Netfilter. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-0193. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (unknown version). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function nft_set_commit_update of the file net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the component Netfilter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 01/02/2024. The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-0193 since 01/02/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/09/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-15992). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.7
NVD Vector: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (Red Hat, Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

01/02/2024 🔍
01/02/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/02/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/09/2025 +646 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-0193 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-0193
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249513
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 01/02/2024 17:45
Updated: 10/09/2025 17:02
Changes: 01/02/2024 17:45 (41), 01/23/2024 07:04 (1), 01/23/2024 07:16 (21), 07/08/2024 21:36 (15), 10/09/2025 17:02 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.