CVE-2024-0193 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.6 - autoclosed

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CVE-2024-0193 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.6

The Linux Kernel

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in HEAD commit: 5efa23eac0f04571d486a6f7706fccc426b46cac

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c /net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c

Vulnerability Details

A use-after-free flaw was found in the netfilter subsystem of the Linux kernel. If the catchall element is garbage-collected when the pipapo set is removed, the element can be deactivated twice. This can cause a use-after-free issue on an NFT_CHAIN object or NFT_OBJECT object, allowing a local unprivileged user with CAP_NET_ADMIN capability to escalate their privileges on the system.

Publish Date: 2024-01-02

URL: CVE-2024-0193

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.7)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2024-0193

Release Date: 2024-01-02

Fix Resolution: v5.10.206,v5.15.146,v6.1.71,v6.6.10,v6.7

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.