CVE-2024-47711

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's af_unix component. This use-after-free vulnerability arises from incorrect handling of Out-Of-Band (OOB) socket buffers (skb). A local attacker could exploit this by manipulating OOB data transmission and reception, causing the system to attempt to use memory that has already been freed. This could lead to a denial of service or potentially allow for privilege escalation.

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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.