cve 2024 0607

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CVE-2024-0607 is a Linux kernel vulnerability in the Netfilter nf_tables subsystem, specifically a pointer-math error in the nft_byteorder_eval() function. This flaw allows a local attacker to write eight bytes into a four-byte slot, causing memory corruption that leads to kernel instability and denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. The vulnerability affects packet-filtering functionality used by Linux distributions for firewall rulesets. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details of the bug, its exploitation, and potential mitigations. While the vulnerability is in Linux, it may be relevant to Windows users running Linux virtual machines or WSL environments.

  1. CVE-2024-0607: Linux nf_tables Pointer Bug Triggers Kernel DoS

    A subtle pointer‑math mistake in the Linux kernel’s Netfilter nf_tables code — tracked as CVE‑2024‑0607 — lets a local actor corrupt internal data by writing eight bytes into a four‑byte slot inside nft_byteorder_eval(), producing memory corruption that leads to kernel instability and reliable...
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