Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix(es): * kernel: x86/xen: Add some null pointer checking to smp.c (CVE-2024-26908) * kernel: TIPC message reassembly use-after-free remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-36886) * kernel: fs: sysfs: Fix reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection() (CVE-2024-26993) * kernel: wifi: mac80211: Avoid address calculations via out of bounds array indexing (CVE-2024-41071) 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The advisory covers four kernel vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-26908 involves adding null pointer checks in x86/xen smp.c to prevent potential faults; CVE-2024-36886 is a use-after-free vulnerability in TIPC message reassembly that could lead to remote code execution; CVE-2024-26993 fixes a reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection(); and CVE-2024-41071 addresses out-of-bounds array indexing in the wifi mac80211 driver. Red Hat has released updated kernel packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 variants to remediate these issues. The update must be applied and the system rebooted for the fixes to take effect.
Potential Impact
These vulnerabilities affect the Linux kernel, the core component of the operating system, potentially allowing denial of service or remote code execution depending on the specific flaw. The use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2024-36886) is particularly critical as it may enable remote code execution. The other issues could cause system instability or information leaks. Red Hat rates the overall security impact as Important.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated kernel packages for affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 variants. Users should apply these updates promptly following Red Hat's guidance at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. A system reboot is required to activate the kernel fixes. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security update
Description
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system. Security Fix(es): * kernel: x86/xen: Add some null pointer checking to smp.c (CVE-2024-26908) * kernel: TIPC message reassembly use-after-free remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-36886) * kernel: fs: sysfs: Fix reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection() (CVE-2024-26993) * kernel: wifi: mac80211: Avoid address calculations via out of bounds array indexing (CVE-2024-41071) 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.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
The advisory covers four kernel vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-26908 involves adding null pointer checks in x86/xen smp.c to prevent potential faults; CVE-2024-36886 is a use-after-free vulnerability in TIPC message reassembly that could lead to remote code execution; CVE-2024-26993 fixes a reference leak in sysfs_break_active_protection(); and CVE-2024-41071 addresses out-of-bounds array indexing in the wifi mac80211 driver. Red Hat has released updated kernel packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 variants to remediate these issues. The update must be applied and the system rebooted for the fixes to take effect.
Potential Impact
These vulnerabilities affect the Linux kernel, the core component of the operating system, potentially allowing denial of service or remote code execution depending on the specific flaw. The use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2024-36886) is particularly critical as it may enable remote code execution. The other issues could cause system instability or information leaks. Red Hat rates the overall security impact as Important.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated kernel packages for affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 variants. Users should apply these updates promptly following Red Hat's guidance at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. A system reboot is required to activate the kernel fixes. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2024:7002
- Cve Count
- 4
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2024-26993","CVE-2024-36886","CVE-2024-41071"]
Threat ID: 6a419cbc27e9c79719abf7b9
Added to database: 06/28/2026, 22:14:20 UTC
Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 22:37:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 18:13:23 UTC
Views: 81
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