CVE-2024-27418: Linux kernel · net: mctp: take ownership of skb in mctp_local_output
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 6.8.0-2002.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% 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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 May 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
|
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 and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to ensure mctp_local_output properly frees skb on all error paths. Since patchAvailable is true, updating to the fixed kernel versions is the recommended remediation.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's MCTP networking component was fixed by ensuring that the function mctp_local_output properly frees socket buffers (skb) on all error paths. Previously, skb ownership was only taken on success, potentially causing memory leaks if the function failed in certain states. This issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions including various Ubuntu HWE edge releases. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can cause availability issues due to resource leaks. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-27418 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-27418 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/3773d65ae5154ed7df404b050fd7387a36ab5ef3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3c8fa54e904b0ddb52a08cc2d8ac239054f61fd (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbebc55ceacef1fc0651e80e0103cc184552fc68 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a639441c880ac479495e5ab37e3c29f21ae5771b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3773d65ae5154ed7df404b050fd7387a36ab5ef3 (opens in a new tab)