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Critical· 9.8official fix available

CVE-2024-40937

A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's gve module allows attackers to exploit a dangling pointer after freeing network buffers, potentially leading to system instability or crashes. The fix involves clearing a memory pointer before freeing resources.

publishedJul 12, 2024
last modifiedAug 4, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
17th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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auto-deletes from the system
counting…on Sep 4, 2026

An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.

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Who is affected

Users of Linux kernel versions 6.10 and possibly others, as specified in the CPE list.

02

Real-world impact

Could allow attackers to cause system crashes or instability by exploiting the dangling pointer issue.

03

Why this severity

CVSS 9.8 (Critical): High risk due to potential for system crashes or resource exhaustion.

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What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 011. Upgrade the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for CVE-2024-40937 (e.g., apply the latest kernel patch or update).
  2. 022. Verify the update was applied successfully by checking kernel logs or system information.

NVD description of the vulnerability and its resolution

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Timeline

  1. Jul 12, 2024 · Jul 12, 2024
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Aug 4, 2026 · 2d ago
    Advisory updated
    The NVD record was last revised.
  3. Aug 5, 2026 · 1d ago
    Official fix available
    A vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

NVD advisory ↗Search advisories ↗
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →