Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix(es): * kernel: ipv6: sr: fix possible use-after-free and null-ptr-deref (CVE-2024-26735) * kernel: fs: sysfs: Fix reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection() (CVE-2024-26993) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Technical Summary
This advisory covers two kernel vulnerabilities in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. CVE-2024-26735 is a use-after-free and null pointer dereference issue in the IPv6 Segment Routing implementation, which could lead to kernel instability or crashes. CVE-2024-26993 is a reference leak in the sysfs_break_active_protection() function, potentially causing resource leaks. Red Hat has released updated kernel packages to address these issues. The update must be applied and the system rebooted to take effect.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities could cause kernel crashes or resource leaks, impacting system stability and reliability. There are no known exploits in the wild. The security impact is rated as moderate by Red Hat Product Security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated kernel packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 that fix these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the available kernel update and reboot their systems to ensure the fixes take effect. For detailed update instructions, refer to Red Hat's official guidance at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258.
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update
Description
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix(es): * kernel: ipv6: sr: fix possible use-after-free and null-ptr-deref (CVE-2024-26735) * kernel: fs: sysfs: Fix reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection() (CVE-2024-26993) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers two kernel vulnerabilities in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. CVE-2024-26735 is a use-after-free and null pointer dereference issue in the IPv6 Segment Routing implementation, which could lead to kernel instability or crashes. CVE-2024-26993 is a reference leak in the sysfs_break_active_protection() function, potentially causing resource leaks. Red Hat has released updated kernel packages to address these issues. The update must be applied and the system rebooted to take effect.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities could cause kernel crashes or resource leaks, impacting system stability and reliability. There are no known exploits in the wild. The security impact is rated as moderate by Red Hat Product Security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated kernel packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 that fix these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the available kernel update and reboot their systems to ensure the fixes take effect. For detailed update instructions, refer to Red Hat's official guidance at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2024:3619
- Cve Count
- 2
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2024-26993"]
Threat ID: 6a3da1f54853345fc18342ea
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 21:47:33 UTC
Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 22:48:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:24:53 UTC
Views: 47
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