Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1086)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-05-30 · CVE-2024-1086
Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the netfilter: nftables component that allows an attacker to achieve local privilege escalation. CISA added CVE-2024-1086 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 30, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Jun 20, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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