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CVE-2024-26898 high CVSS 7.8

Use-After-Free in Linux kernel (CVE-2024-26898)

Summary

Vulnerability in Linux kernel (CVE-2024-26898). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via skbtxq.

Original description

The description as published by the source.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

aoe: fix the potential use-after-free problem in aoecmd_cfg_pkts

This patch is against CVE-2023-6270. The description of cve is:

A flaw was found in the ATA over Ethernet (AoE) driver in the Linux
kernel. The aoecmd_cfg_pkts() function improperly updates the refcnt on
struct net_device, and a use-after-free can be triggered by racing
between the free on the struct and the access through the skbtxq
global queue. This could lead to a denial of service condition or
potential code execution.

In aoecmd_cfg_pkts(), it always calls dev_put(ifp) when skb initial
code is finished. But the net_device ifp will still be used in
later tx()->dev_queue_xmit() in kthread. Which means that the
dev_put(ifp) should NOT be called in the success path of skb
initial code in aoecmd_cfg_pkts(). Otherwise tx() may run into
use-after-free because the net_device is freed.

This patch removed the dev_put(ifp) in the success path in
aoecmd_cfg_pkts(), and added dev_put() after skb xmit in tx().

Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory

Auto-generated summary

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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-26898 has been found in Linux kernel.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like skbtxq over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 7.8/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "Linux kernel CVE-2024-26898" on the vendor's site.

CVE-2024-26898 (Linux kernel) — CWE-416 / CVSS v3 7.8
Attack vector: local / no user interaction
Attack surface: skbtxq
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.

❓ What is the problem

Use-after-free (CWE-416) exists in Linux kernel. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via skbtxq.

📍 Affected scope

Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of Linux kernel. Attack surface: skbtxq.

🔥 Severity

Severity: High (CVSS 7.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover.

🔧 How to fix

Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.

🛡️ Workaround

Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.

🔍 Detection

Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.

Response actions

Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order

  1. 1
    Identify exposure identify 
    Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.

    資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで Linux kernel を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。

  2. 2
    Post-deployment verification verify 
    Confirm patched version is live in production

    パッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。

Affected packages

Linux Kernel
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Fix status by distribution

Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE

References

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