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CVE-2024-6284

Google Nftables vulnerability

7.3 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.29%
  1. Published3 Jul 2024

Description

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]

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected products

Google Nftables0.1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6284 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6284 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.29%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6284?

CVE-2024-6284 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6284?

Affected products include Google Nftables.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6284?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.