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CVE-2024-35889

8.6 · HIGH
Published May 19, 2024 linux EPSS 0.38% (31th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-35889 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

idpf: fix kernel panic on unknown packet types

In the very rare case where a packet type is unknown to the driver,

idpf_rx_process_skb_fields would return early without calling

eth_type_trans to set the skb protocol / the network layer handler.

This is especially problematic if tcpdump is running when such a

packet is received, i.e. it would cause a kernel panic.

Instead, call eth_type_trans for every single packet, even when

the packet type is unknown.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 6.7, < 6.8.5 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35889?

CVE-2024-35889 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on May 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-35889?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-35889?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-35889?

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