CVE-2024-26925

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Netfilter nf_tables module. The issue arises from improper mutex handling during the garbage collection (GC) process. The problem occurs between the critical functions nft_gc_seq_begin() and nft_gc_seq_end(), where a mutex lock is incorrectly released too early, leading to potential race conditions. This issue could allow an asynchronous GC worker to collect expired objects and improperly obtain the released commit lock within the same sequence, potentially causing system instability or data corruption. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with local access, leading to unexpected behavior or even privilege escalation under certain conditions. The kernel patch for this issue moves the mutex release to the correct point, ensuring the sequence completes safely before releasing any locks.

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