#VU93615 Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-27017 

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#VU93615 Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-27017

Published: July 2, 2024 / Updated: May 13, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU93615
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27017
CWE-ID: CWE-682
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the nft_pipapo_walk() function in net/netfilter/nft_set_pipapo.c, within the nft_map_deactivate(), nf_tables_bind_set(), nft_map_activate(), nf_tables_dump_set(), nft_set_flush() and nf_tables_check_loops() functions in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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