netfilter: ipset: Fix race between namespace cleanup and gc in the list:set type
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 9 fixed, 3 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: ipset: Fix race between namespace cleanup and gc in the list:set type Lion Ackermann reported that there is a race condition between namespace cleanup in ipset and the garbage collection of the list:set type. The namespace cleanup can destroy the list:set type of sets while the gc of the set type is waiting to run in rcu cleanup. The latter uses data from the destroyed set which thus leads use after free. The patch contains the following parts: - When destroying all sets, first remove the garbage collectors, then wait if needed and then destroy the sets. - Fix the badly ordered "wait then remove gc" for the destroy a single set case. - Fix the missing rcu locking in the list:set type in the userspace test case. - Use proper RCU list handlings in the list:set type. The patch depends on c1193d9bbbd3 (netfilter: ipset: Add list flush to cancel_gc).
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 5.4.269 to before 5.4.279; 5.10.210 to before 5.10.221; 5.15.149 to before 5.15.162; 6.1.79 to before 6.1.95; 6.6.18 to before 6.6.35; 6.7.6 to before 6.8 | 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.8 | Patch available | CNA |
| Linux | Linux | 6.8 and later | 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6, 6.10 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 5.4.269 to before 5.4.279; 5.10.210 to before 5.10.221; 5.15.149 to before 5.15.162; 6.1.79 to before 6.1.95; 6.6.18 to before 6.6.35; 6.7.6 to before 6.8 Fixed in 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.8 Patch available CNA
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 6.8 and later Fixed in 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6, 6.10 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.269 to before 5.4.279; 5.10.210 to before 5.10.221; 5.15.149 to before 5.15.162; 6.1.79 to before 6.1.95; 6.6.18 to before 6.6.35; 6.7.6 to before 6.8; 6.8.1 to before 6.9.6 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8 rc4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8 rc5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8 rc6 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8 rc7 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.269 to before 5.4.279; 5.10.210 to before 5.10.221; 5.15.149 to before 5.15.162; 6.1.79 to before 6.1.95; 6.6.18 to before 6.6.35; 6.7.6 to before 6.8; 6.8.1 to before 6.9.6 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8 rc7 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.10:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.8
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.4.279, 5.10.221, 5.15.162, 6.1.95, 6.6.35, 6.9.6, 6.10
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2024:9315 Released 2024-11-12 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-cross-headers-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, libperf-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-7.4.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-64k-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5 +30
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5 +11
- RHSA-2024:8856 Released 2024-11-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.27.1.el8_10
- RHSA-2024:8870 Released 2024-11-05 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.27.1.rt7.368.el8_10 +7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8870 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8870 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:9315 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9)
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-39503
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r75c-r77g-h7h2
- 2026-10-29 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
References
Patch 7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0761d1f1ce1d5b85b5e82bbb714df12de1aa8c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93b53c202b51a69e42ca57f5a183f7e008e19f83
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0f1bb77c6d837c9513943bc7c08f04c5cc5c6568
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/390b353d1a1da3e9c6c0fd14fe650d69063c95d6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ba35b37f780c6410bb4bba9c3072596d8576702
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/90ae20d47de602198eb69e6cd7a3db3420abfc08
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e7aaa6b82d63e8ddcbfb56b4fd3d014ca586f10
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Sources
- CVE-2024-39503 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-39503 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r75c-r77g-h7h2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2024-39503 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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