CVE-2024-44998
Linux Kernel use-after-free
- Published4 Sept 2024
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: atm: idt77252: prevent use after free in dequeue_rx() We can't dereference "skb" after calling vcc->push() because the skb is released.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09e086a5f72ea27c758b3f3b419a69000c32adc1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1cece837e387c039225f19028df255df87a97c0d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24cf390a5426aac9255205e9533cdd7b4235d518
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/379a6a326514a3e2f71b674091dfb0e0e7522b55
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/628ea82190a678a56d2ec38cda3addf3b3a6248d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91b4850e7165a4b7180ef1e227733bcb41ccdf10
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09e086a5f72ea27c758b3f3b419a69000c32adc1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1cece837e387c039225f19028df255df87a97c0d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24cf390a5426aac9255205e9533cdd7b4235d518
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/379a6a326514a3e2f71b674091dfb0e0e7522b55
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/628ea82190a678a56d2ec38cda3addf3b3a6248d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91b4850e7165a4b7180ef1e227733bcb41ccdf10
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9a18e8f770c9b0703dab93580d0b02e199a4c79
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef23c18ab88e33ce000d06a5c6aad0620f219bfd
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-44998 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-44998 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.79%.
How severe is CVE-2024-44998?
CVE-2024-44998 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-44998?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44998?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 4.19.321 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.