VDB-251368 · CVE-2024-0607 · Nessus 227880

Linux Kernel up to 6.7-rc1 Netfilter nft_byteorder.c nft_byteorder_eval memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.7-rc1. The impacted element is the function nft_byteorder_eval of the file net/netfilter/nft_byteorder.c of the component Netfilter. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-0607. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7-rc1 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function nft_byteorder_eval of the file net/netfilter/nft_byteorder.c of the component Netfilter. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 01/17/2024. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-0607 since 01/16/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 227880 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-0607), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.7-rc2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch c301f0981fdd3fd1ffac6836b423c4d7a8e0eb63 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (227880). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

6.7-rc1

License

open-source

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 227880
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-0607

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.7-rc2
Patch: c301f0981fdd3fd1ffac6836b423c4d7a8e0eb63

Timelineinfo

01/16/2024 🔍
01/17/2024 +1 days 🔍
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03/06/2025 +414 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: c301f0981fdd3fd1ffac6836b423c4d7a8e0eb63
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-0607 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-0607
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-251368

Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2024 09:37
Updated: 03/06/2025 05:18
Changes: 01/17/2024 09:37 (45), 02/10/2024 16:51 (2), 02/10/2024 16:59 (12), 06/26/2024 01:39 (26), 03/06/2025 05:18 (3)
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