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CVE-2024-27065: netfilter: nf_tables: do not compare internal table flags on updates

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: do not compare internal table flags on updates Restore skipping transaction if table update does not modify flags.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel netfilter nf_tables flaw fixed by changing how table flag updates are handled. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, impact details, or confirmed exploitation. Treat it as a kernel maintenance issue that needs vendor-guided patching, especially on systems using affected Linux kernel lines.

Executive priority

Prioritize routine-to-near-term kernel patch management, not emergency response, unless a vendor rates your specific platform as high risk. The uncertainty is the main issue: public sources confirm a kernel fix but do not explain business impact or exploitation.

Technical view

The fix says nf_tables should not compare internal table flags on updates and should skip a transaction when table flags are unchanged. The source bundle identifies Linux kernel stable commits and affected kernel version lines, but does not describe exploitability, privileges required, or security impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernel versions that include nf_tables. The bundle lists Linux as affected and references multiple stable kernel fixes plus a Debian LTS advisory. Exact distro package exposure should be confirmed through vendor advisories and installed kernel versions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation or public exploit use. It also lacks CVSS and impact detail, so exploitation context is incomplete.

Researcher notes

Useful next analysis should focus on the referenced stable commits and downstream distro advisories. Do not infer exploit primitives from the short CVE text alone; the record only states an nf_tables transaction/flag comparison correction.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Linux kernels to vendor-supported fixed releases.
  • Apply Debian LTS kernel updates where Debian LTS is in use.
  • Check appliance or embedded vendor advisories for bundled Linux kernels.
  • Prioritize internet-facing or multi-tenant Linux hosts for patch validation.
  • Track kernel vendor guidance because the bundle lacks workaround details.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, containers hosts, and appliances.
  • Compare installed kernels against vendor advisories and fixed stable commits.
  • Confirm whether nf_tables support is present on relevant systems.
  • Verify patched systems boot the expected updated kernel.
  • Document exceptions where vendor fixes are unavailable.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
12

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
Published
Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
3ADP providers
13Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxbf8083bbf8fa202e6e5316bbd99759ab82bfe7a3, e10f661adc556c4969c70ddaddf238bffdaf1e87, d9c4da8cb74e8ee6e58a064a3573aa37acf6c935, 179d9ba5559a756f4322583388b3213fe4e391b0, 179d9ba5559a756f4322583388b3213fe4e391b0, 179d9ba5559a756f4322583388b3213fe4e391b0, 179d9ba5559a756f4322583388b3213fe4e391b0, 179d9ba5559a756f4322583388b3213fe4e391b0, 179d9ba5559a756f4322583388b3213fe4e391b0, 5.4.262, 5.10.202unaffected
LinuxLinux5.13, 0, 5.4.273, 5.10.214, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, 6.9affected
Weakness

CWE details

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