CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 30 May 2024
CVE-2024-1086 — Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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Linux Kernel. Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the netfilter: nf_tables component that allows an attacker to achieve local privilege escalation. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2024-1086
- On CISA KEV since
- 2024-05-30
- Ransomware use
- Known
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