Resource management error in Linux kernel ipv4

1) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU96553

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44940

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the NAPI_GRO_CB() function in net/ipv4/fou_core.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3db4395332e7050ef9ddeb3052e6b5019f2a2a59
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/440ab7f97261bc28501636a13998e1b1946d2e79
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd89a81d850fa9a65f67b4527c0e420d15bf836c

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.