Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: prevent possible UAF in ip6_xmit() If skb_expand_head() returns NULL, skb has been freed and the associated dst/idev could also have been freed. We must use rcu_read_lock() to prevent a possible UAF.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.166 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/124b428fe28064c809e4237b0b38e97200a8a4a8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d5ff7e339d04622d8282661df36151906d0e1c7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/38a21c026ed2cc7232414cb166efc1923f34af17Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/975f764e96f71616b530e300c1bb2ac0ce0c2596Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a3d5333c13a1be57499581eab4a8fc94d57f36
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c47e022011719fc5727bca661d662303180535ba
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc88d6c1f2895a5775795d82ec581afdff7661d1Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-44985?
CVE-2024-44985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: prevent possible UAF in ip6_xmit() If skb_expand_head() returns NULL, skb has been freed and the associated dst/idev could a...
How severe is CVE-2024-44985?
CVE-2024-44985 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.