Skipping End Interval Elements in Lazy GC

Summary

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-26581, has been discovered in the Linux kernel, posing significant risks to systems worldwide. The vulnerability affects the netfilter component, specifically the nft_set_rbtree module, and has been classified with a CVSS 3.1 severity score of 7.8. The issue arises from an oversight in the garbage collection process of the rbtree data structure, leading to the potential unauthorized access or execution of malicious code. The impact is rated as high severity due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and the attack vector is local, requiring low complexity and privileges with no user interaction needed. Multiple versions of the Linux kernel are affected, but patches have been released for various distributions. A proof-of-concept exploit has been released, highlighting the critical nature of the vulnerability. System administrators are urged to apply the latest security patches to affected systems immediately to mitigate potential exploitation.

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CVE-2024-26581

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