CVE-2024-46855 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_socket: fix sk refcount leaks We must put 'sk' reference before returning.
A reference count leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's netfilter component, specifically within the nft_socket functionality. This issue arises because the 'sk' reference is not properly managed before certain return points, which can lead to resource leaks.
Users can upgrade to the latest Linux kernel version to address this vulnerability. For Debian users, the updated kernel version is available in the linux-6.1 package.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 29, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.3, < 6.1.111 >= 6.2, < 6.6.52 >= 6.7, < 6.10.11 4.19.76 5.2.18 6.11 rc1 6.11 rc2 6.11 rc3 6.11 rc4 6.11 rc5 6.11 rc6 6.11 rc7 |
CPE
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Nov 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jun 27, 2025 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Oct 17, 2024 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 27, 2024 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |