CVE-2024-1086

CVE-2024-1086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-05-30). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter: nf_tables component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. The nft_verdict_init() function allows positive values as drop error within the hook verdict, and hence the nf_hook_slow() function can cause a double free vulnerability when NF_DROP is issued with a drop error which resembles NF_ACCEPT. We recommend upgrading past commit f342de4e2f33e0e39165d8639387aa6c19dff660.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1086?
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter: nf_tables component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. The nft_verdict_init() function allows positive values as drop error within the hook verdict, and hence the nf_hook_slow() function can cause a double free vulnerability when NF_DROP is issued with a drop error which resembles NF_ACCEPT. We recommend upgrading past commit f342de4e2f33e0e39165d8639387aa6c19dff660.
How severe is CVE-2024-1086?
CVE-2024-1086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1086 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-1086 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-05-30, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1086?
CVE-2024-1086 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1086?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-1086 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-1086 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16861. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-05-30).
When was CVE-2024-1086 published?
CVE-2024-1086 was published on 2024-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

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