Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.3, < 6.1.111 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/076d281e90aaf4192799ecb9a1ed82321e133ecd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1f68e097e20d3c695281a9c6433acc37be47fe11Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/33c2258bf8cb17fba9e58b111d4c4f4cf43a4896Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6572440f78b724c46070841a68254ebc534cde24
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83e6fb59040e8964888afcaa5612cc1243736715Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b26ff7af8c32cb4148b3e147c52f9e4c695209cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ddc7c423c4a5386bf865474c694b48178efd311a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00007.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46855?
CVE-2024-46855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_socket: fix sk refcount leaks We must put 'sk' reference before returning.
How severe is CVE-2024-46855?
CVE-2024-46855 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-46855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.