CVE-2024-26609

[REJECTED CVE] An issue was identified in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem related to nf_tables. The issue occurs when a positive value, such as NF_ACCEPT, is provided in the upper 16 bits of NF_DROP verdict parameters, which are expected to contain valid errno values (e.g., -EPERM). This improper input handling could lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing attackers to exploit the system.

This CVE has been rejected upstream:- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/[email protected]/

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