CVE-2024-45018

MEDIUM

Published Sep 11, 2024 Modified May 12, 2026 CWE-665

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: flowtable: initialise extack before use Fix missing initialisation of extack in flow offload.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-665 CWE-665

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.225
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.166
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.107
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.48
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.7
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/119be227bc04f5035efa64cb823b8a5ca5e2d1c1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/356beb911b63a8cff34cb57f755c2a2d2ee9dec7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7eafeec6be68ebd6140a830ce9ae68ad5b67ec78 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7b760499f7791352b49b11667ed04b23d7f5b0f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5ceff2196dc633c995afb080f6f44a72cff6e1d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9767137308daf906496613fd879808a07f006a2

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45018? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: flowtable: initialise extack before use Fix missing initialisation of extack in flow offload. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-45018? +

CVE-2024-45018 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45018? +

CVE-2024-45018 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45018? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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