CVE-2024-0584
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Description
A use-after-free issue was found in igmp_start_timer in net/ipv4/igmp.c in the network sub-component in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows a local user to observe a refcnt use-after-free issue when receiving an igmp query packet, leading to a kernel information leak.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security does not consider this to be a vulnerability.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 2258584: kernel: refcnt uaf issue when receiving igmp query packet in igmp_start_timer
- CWE-416: Use After Free
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2024-0584
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
Important note
CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
Red Hat | NVD | |
---|---|---|
CVSS v3 Base Score | 0 | 5.5 |
Attack Vector | Local | Local |
Attack Complexity | High | Low |
Privileges Required | Low | Low |
User Interaction | None | None |
Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged |
Confidentiality Impact | None | High |
Integrity Impact | None | None |
Availability Impact | None | None |
CVSS v3 Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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