CVE-2024-45016
kernel: netem: fix return value if duplicate enqueue fails
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 11, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel Network emulator (NETEM) functionality was found. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux starting from 8.10 versions are affected.
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-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference