CVE-2024-36883
kernel: net: fix out-of-bounds access in ops_init
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 30, 2024
Updated · October 31, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s networking subsystem in how a local user triggers a complex race condition. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write