CVE-2024-46855

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter component, specifically within the nft_socket module. This vulnerability occurs due to a reference count leak, where system resources are not properly released. An attacker could exploit this by repeatedly triggering the flaw, potentially leading to resource exhaustion and a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, making the system unavailable to legitimate users.

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.