29 Mar, 2024
CVE-2024-1086 - Dirty Net table
CVE-2024-1086 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows attackers to gain full root privileges on various systems. This exploit targets a bug in the nf_tables component responsible for iptables firewall. The exploit can be built or downloaded, and once executed, it triggers a double-free vulnerability, allowing the attacker to escalate privileges and gain unrestricted access to the physical memory. By locating and overwriting critical kernel structures, attackers can achieve a root shell. It is recommended to patch the Linux kernel or update to version 6.7 to mitigate this vulnerability.