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CVE-2024-44945

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nfnetlink: Initialise extack before use in ACKs Add missing extack initialisation when ACKing BATCH_BEGIN and BATCH_END.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.08.31
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nfnetlink: Initialise extack before use in ACKs Add missing extack initialisation when ACKing BATCH_BEGIN and BATCH_END.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= bf2ac490d28c21a349e9eef81edc45320fca4a3c < 3e03b536d9454c5802168b9e85248d456d3ff6a3, >= bf2ac490d28c21a349e9eef81edc45320fca4a3c < d1a7b382a9d3f0f3e5a80e0be2991c075fa4f618, >= 6.10, >= 6.10 < 6.10.7, 6.11
Fixed versions
6.10.7

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Not available
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