Google nftables up to 0.1.0 AddSet improper validation of syntactic correctness of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google nftables up to 0.1.0. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component AddSet Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-6284. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google nftables up to 0.1.0. This affects an unknown function of the component AddSet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1286. The product receives input that is expected to be well-formed - i.e., to comply with a certain syntax - but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input complies with the syntax. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In https://github.com/google/nftables  IP addresses were encoded in the wrong byte order, resulting in an nftables configuration which does not work as intended (might block or not block the desired addresses). This issue affects:  https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/google/[email protected] The bug was fixed in the next released version:  https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/google/[email protected]

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-6284 since 06/24/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 0.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-2405). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Improper validation of syntactic correctness of input
CWE: CWE-1286 / CWE-20
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: nftables 0.2.0

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06/24/2024 🔍
07/04/2024 +10 days 🔍
07/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/08/2025 +431 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: github.com

Advisory: 368
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-6284 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-6284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270333
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2024 05:09
Updated: 09/08/2025 13:56
Changes: 07/04/2024 05:09 (67), 07/06/2024 06:53 (1), 07/23/2025 00:01 (12), 09/08/2025 12:31 (1), 09/08/2025 13:56 (1)
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