CVE-2024-1086β€”Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

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2024-05-30 Β· last modified October 30, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2024-1086
Project:
Linux
Product:
Kernel
Date Added:
2024-05-30
Due Date:
2024-06-20
Last Updated:
October 30, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Description

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the netfilter: nf_tables component that allows an attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f342de4e2f33e0e39165d8639387aa6c19dff660
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1086

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