CVE-2024-40958 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's networking namespace (netns) component, specifically within the get_net_ns function. This flaw affects Linux kernel versions and can be triggered by a local attacker manipulating network namespaces. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating a significant risk with potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the vulnerability is classified as CWE-416 (Use-After-Free) and has a FAUCET Risk Score of 54/100.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 5.2, < 5.4.279CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.5, < 5.10.221CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.11, < 5.15.162CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 6.1.96CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.2, < 6.6.36CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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