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Critical· 9.1official fix available

CVE-2024-42284

A critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s TIPC networking code can let attackers cause a buffer overflow, potentially crashing the system. The issue was fixed by changing how invalid UDP addresses are handled.

publishedAug 17, 2024
last modifiedAug 4, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.1
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
19th 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.

01

Who is affected

Linux kernel, all users running kernel versions before the patch that fixed CVE‑2024‑42284.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker could crash the kernel, leading to denial of service or potentially executing arbitrary code if the crash is exploited.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.1 reflects the high impact of a buffer overflow that can crash the system, combined with no authentication or user interaction required.

04

What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 01Update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the CVE‑2024‑42284 fix.

NVD-referenced vendor advisory

05

Timeline

  1. Aug 17, 2024 · Aug 17, 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.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactNone
Availability impactHigh
07

References & advisories

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(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 →