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CVE-2024-36005: netfilter: nf_tables: honor table dormant flag from netdev release event path

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: honor table dormant flag from netdev release event path Check for table dormant flag otherwise netdev release event path tries to unregister an already unregistered hook. [524854.857999] ------------[ cut here ]------------ [524854.858010] WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 3386599 at net/netfilter/core.c:501 __nf_unregister_net_hook+0x21a/0x260 [...] [524854.858848] CPU: 0 PID: 3386599 Comm: kworker/u32:2 Not tainted 6.9.0-rc3+ #365 [524854.858869] Workqueue: netns cleanup_net [524854.858886] RIP: 0010:__nf_unregister_net_hook+0x21a/0x260 [524854.858903] Code: 24 e8 aa 73 83 ff 48 63 43 1c 83 f8 01 0f 85 3d ff ff ff e8 98 d1 f0 ff 48 8b 3c 24 e8 8f 73 83 ff 48 63 43 1c e9 26 ff ff ff <0f> 0b 48 83 c4 18 48 c7 c7 00 68 e9 82 5b 5d 41 5c 41 5d 41 5e 41 [524854.858914] RSP: 0018:ffff8881e36d79e0 EFLAGS: 00010246 [524854.858926] RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffff8881339ae790 RCX: ffffffff81ba524a [524854.858936] RDX: dffffc0000000000 RSI: 0000000000000008 RDI: ffff8881c8a16438 [524854.858945] RBP: ffff8881c8a16438 R08: 0000000000000001 R09: ffffed103c6daf34 [524854.858954] R10: ffff8881e36d79a7 R11: 0000000000000000 R12: 0000000000000005 [524854.858962] R13: ffff8881c8a16000 R14: 0000000000000000 R15: ffff8881351b5a00 [524854.858971] FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff888390800000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 [524854.858982] CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 [524854.858991] CR2: 00007fc9be0f16f4 CR3: 00000001437cc004 CR4: 00000000001706f0 [524854.859000] Call Trace: [524854.859006] <TASK> [524854.859013] ? __warn+0x9f/0x1a0 [524854.859027] ? __nf_unregister_net_hook+0x21a/0x260 [524854.859044] ? report_bug+0x1b1/0x1e0 [524854.859060] ? handle_bug+0x3c/0x70 [524854.859071] ? exc_invalid_op+0x17/0x40 [524854.859083] ? asm_exc_invalid_op+0x1a/0x20 [524854.859100] ? __nf_unregister_net_hook+0x6a/0x260 [524854.859116] ? __nf_unregister_net_hook+0x21a/0x260 [524854.859135] nf_tables_netdev_event+0x337/0x390 [nf_tables] [524854.859304] ? __pfx_nf_tables_netdev_event+0x10/0x10 [nf_tables] [524854.859461] ? packet_notifier+0xb3/0x360 [524854.859476] ? _raw_spin_unlock_irqrestore+0x11/0x40 [524854.859489] ? dcbnl_netdevice_event+0x35/0x140 [524854.859507] ? __pfx_nf_tables_netdev_event+0x10/0x10 [nf_tables] [524854.859661] notifier_call_chain+0x7d/0x140 [524854.859677] unregister_netdevice_many_notify+0x5e1/0xae0

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-36005 is a Linux kernel netfilter/nf_tables bug. During network device cleanup, the kernel can try to unregister a hook that was already unregistered when a table is dormant. The source shows a kernel warning, but does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact, or active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Prioritize through normal kernel patch cycles, with faster action for internet-facing, multi-tenant, or appliance environments dependent on nftables. Current public evidence does not support emergency response language because severity, exploitability, and confirmed impact are incomplete.

Technical view

The fix makes nf_tables honor the table dormant flag in the netdev release event path. Without that check, nf_tables_netdev_event can call into __nf_unregister_net_hook for an already unregistered hook during cleanup_net and unregister_netdevice_many_notify processing.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to systems running affected Linux kernel versions with nf_tables/netfilter code present. The bundle lists Linux as affected and references stable kernel fixes plus Debian and Siemens advisories. Exact distribution package impact must be confirmed against the system vendor’s kernel advisories.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not identify active exploitation, a public exploit, attacker prerequisites, or a complete impact statement. KEV is false. Treat this as a kernel reliability and maintenance issue unless vendor guidance assigns higher operational urgency for your platform.

Researcher notes

The useful signal is the upstream fix description and stack trace, not an exploit narrative. Focus analysis on affected kernel lineage, netdev release handling, dormant table state, and distribution backports. Do not assume privilege requirements or crash impact beyond what vendors document.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced upstream stable fixes.
  • Review Debian LTS guidance if using Debian-packaged kernels.
  • Review Siemens advisories for affected Siemens products or embedded systems.
  • Prioritize systems using nftables/netfilter with frequent network namespace or device lifecycle changes.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for CVSS, impact, or workaround updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, appliances, containers hosts, and embedded systems.
  • Check whether vendor advisories list the installed kernel package as affected or fixed.
  • Confirm the running kernel includes the upstream nf_tables dormant-flag fix.
  • Review kernel logs for related nf_tables or __nf_unregister_net_hook warnings.
  • Track remediation evidence through package version, build metadata, or vendor bulletin mapping.
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Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxd54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0, d54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0, d54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0, d54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0, d54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0, d54725cd11a57c30f650260cfb0a92c268bdc3e0unaffected
LinuxLinux5.5, 0, 5.10.216, 5.15.158, 6.1.90, 6.6.30, 6.8.9, 6.9affected
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