Linux Kernel up to 6.9.9 nfnetlink_queue assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.9. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component nfnetlink_queue. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-41043. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component nfnetlink_queue. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nfnetlink_queue: drop bogus WARN_ON Happens when rules get flushed/deleted while packet is out, so remove this WARN_ON. This WARN exists in one form or another since v4.14, no need to backport this to older releases, hence use a more recent fixes tag.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-41043 since 07/12/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 6.9.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 86858da8335d/631a4b3ddc78 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 CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1722). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • NetApp FAS
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • Siemens SIMATIC S7
  • Oracle VM
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Broadcom Brocade SANnav
  • Dell PowerScale
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
  • Dell Avamar
  • IBM Storage Scale
  • IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
  • Juniper Junos Space
  • IBM Storage Scale System
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Management Center
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain OS

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.9.10
Patch: 86858da8335d/631a4b3ddc78

Timelineinfo

07/12/2024 🔍
07/29/2024 +17 days 🔍
07/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/25/2025 +423 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-41043 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-41043
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272704
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1722 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2024 17:55
Updated: 09/25/2025 22:24
Changes: 07/29/2024 17:55 (56), 07/30/2024 17:00 (1), 07/15/2025 13:50 (7), 07/18/2025 23:40 (1), 09/02/2025 00:21 (1), 09/25/2025 22:24 (11)
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