CVE-2024-6284

CVE-2024-6284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Nftables with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1286.

Key facts

Description

In https://github.com/google/nftables  IP addresses were encoded in the wrong byte order, resulting in an nftables configuration which does not work as intended (might block or not block the desired addresses). This issue affects:  https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/google/[email protected] The bug was fixed in the next released version:  https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/google/[email protected]

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6284?
In https://github.com/google/nftables  IP addresses were encoded in the wrong byte order, resulting in an nftables configuration which does not work as intended (might block or not block the desired addresses). This issue affects:  https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/google/[email protected] The bug was fixed in the next released version:  https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/google/[email protected]
How severe is CVE-2024-6284?
CVE-2024-6284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6284 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6284?
CVE-2024-6284 affects Google Nftables. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6284?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-6284 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-6284 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2405.
When was CVE-2024-6284 published?
CVE-2024-6284 was published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

Other CWE-1286 vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-1286 vulnerabilities →