CVE-2024-35892 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's networking scheduler, specifically within the qdisc_tree_reduce_backlog() function. It affects Linux kernel versions and stems from incorrect RCU (Read-Copy-Update) usage when the qdisc lock is held instead of the RTNL lock. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity. Successful exploitation could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition due to a lockdep splat, causing system instability or crashes. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no exploit code is publicly available on platforms like Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.1.34, < 6.1.85CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.3.8, < 6.6.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.7, < 6.8.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.9:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.9:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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