VDB-257562 · CVE-2024-26642 · Nessus 237278

Linux Kernel up to 6.7 Netfilter privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Netfilter. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-26642. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7. Affected is an unknown code of the component Netfilter. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: disallow anonymous set with timeout flag Anonymous sets are never used with timeout from userspace, reject this. Exception to this rule is NFT_SET_EVAL to ensure legacy meters still work.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-26642 since 02/19/2024. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 237278 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0075: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2025:0075)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 16603605b667 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (237278). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 237278
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0075: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2025:0075)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.8
Patch: 16603605b667

Timelineinfo

02/19/2024 🔍
03/21/2024 +31 days 🔍
03/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
05/27/2025 +432 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-26642 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26642
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-257562

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2024 12:02
Updated: 05/27/2025 13:43
Changes: 03/21/2024 12:02 (55), 06/26/2024 14:59 (1), 03/13/2025 23:36 (10), 05/27/2025 13:43 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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