CVE-2024-26853: Linux kernel · igc: avoid returning frame twice in XDP_REDIRECT
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 6.8.0-2002.2 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-2002.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Apr 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu linux-raspi-realtime package to 6.8.0-2002.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu Pro Realtime 24.04 LTSlinux-raspi-realtimepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime?arch=source&distro=realtime/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-allwinner-5.19pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-aws-5.19pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.2pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability and should be applied promptly to affected Linux kernel versions. The fix corrects the frame handling logic in the igc driver to prevent double freeing and memory corruption. Users should update their Linux kernel to a patched version as provided by their distribution or vendor. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A high severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-26853) in the Linux kernel's igc network driver was resolved. The flaw involves improper handling of frames in the XDP_REDIRECT path, where frames can be freed twice, leading to memory corruption and potential kernel panic. This occurs when frames cannot be transmitted due to a full queue, and the driver incorrectly calls xdp_return_frame_rx_napi, causing instability. The issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions and can be triggered by generating excessive traffic through XDP_REDIRECT. A patch is available to correct this behavior.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26853 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-26853 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/ef27f655b438bed4c83680e4f01e1cde2739854b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/63a3c1f3c9ecc654d851e7906d05334cd0c236e2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8df393af9e7e8dfd62e9c41dbaa4d2ff53bf794a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b3b8231386a572bac8cd5b6fd7e944b84f9bb1f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef27f655b438bed4c83680e4f01e1cde2739854b (opens in a new tab)