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CVE-2024-36971: Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-36971 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2024-08-07

Technologies: Linux Kernel, Google Android Framework, Debian Linux. Vendors: Linux, Google, Debian.

Executive brief

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's networking component exists due to improper RCU rules in __dst_negative_advice(). The function fails to clear the destination cache before releasing it, potentially allowing for remote code execution or local privilege escalation.

Affected products

  • Google Android OS
  • Linux Linux Kernel 4.6 to 6.9.4
  • Debian Debian Linux 10.0

Timeline

  • 2024-06-01: disclosed: Initial patches appearing in kernel mailing lists/git.
  • 2024-08-07: advisory: Vulnerability published and added to CISA KEV.
  • 2024-08-07: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
  • 2024-08-07: exploited: Reported as exploited in the wild.

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