CVE-2024-40958

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's netns in the get_net_ns() function. This vulnerability occurs when a network namespace reference count is zero, leading to a use-after-free condition that can trigger a kernel panic.

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 for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.