CVE-2024-26793
kernel: gtp: fix use-after-free and null-ptr-deref in gtp_newlink()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 4, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel affecting the GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) subsystem that involves a use-after-free and NULL pointer dereference in the gtp_newlink() function. This issue potentially causes system crashes or allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not vulnerable to this CVE, as it does not affect the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference