Red Hat Enterprise Linux

The critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel, designated CVE-2024-36904, has significant implications for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives. This flaw, existing undetected for seven years, impacts the TCP subsystem enabling remote code execution with kernel privileges. The revelation of this vulnerability through a public PoC exploit by security researchers raises alarm, as it bypasses kernel defenses under specific conditions. Enterprises deploying Red Hat and related systems are at risk of a complete system compromise, endangering the integrity and confidentiality of their operations. Immediate patching has been advised to mitigate risks, with a patch released in July 2024. This vulnerability not only highlights the necessity of continual vigilance in cybersecurity but also underscores the latent threats residing in long-standing systems.

Source: https://cybersecuritynews.com/use-after-free-linux-kernel-vulnerability/

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"linkid": "red-hat",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "3/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Technology',
                        'name': 'Red Hat',
                        'type': 'Organization'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Remote Code Execution',
 'description': 'A critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel, '
                'designated CVE-2024-36904, impacts the TCP subsystem enabling '
                'remote code execution with kernel privileges. This flaw, '
                'existing undetected for seven years, affects Red Hat '
                'Enterprise Linux and its derivatives. The vulnerability was '
                'revealed through a public PoC exploit by security '
                'researchers, bypassing kernel defenses under specific '
                'conditions. Enterprises deploying Red Hat and related systems '
                'are at risk of a complete system compromise, endangering the '
                'integrity and confidentiality of their operations. Immediate '
                'patching has been advised to mitigate risks, with a patch '
                'released in July 2024.',
 'impact': {'operational_impact': 'Complete system compromise',
            'systems_affected': ['Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its '
                                 'derivatives']},
 'lessons_learned': 'The necessity of continual vigilance in cybersecurity and '
                    'the latent threats residing in long-standing systems.',
 'recommendations': ['Immediate patching to mitigate risks'],
 'response': {'remediation_measures': ['Patching']},
 'title': 'Critical Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel '
          '(CVE-2024-36904)',
 'type': 'Vulnerability Exploitation',
 'vulnerability_exploited': 'CVE-2024-36904'}