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CVE-2024-42281

kernel: bpf: Fix a segment issue when downgrading gso_size

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.1

CVSS 3.1

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Published · August 17, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A denial of service vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel. Downgrading gso_size may trigger a crash, resulting in a loss of system availability.

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 · 5.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation