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Critical· 9.8official fix available

CVE-2024-50033

CVE-2024-50033 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's slip module where malicious packets could bypass validation checks. The fix involves updating the kernel to enforce proper IPv4 and TCP header verification in packet handling.

publishedOct 21, 2024
last modifiedAug 4, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
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 3, 2026

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

01

Who is affected

Users of Linux kernel versions 6.12

02

Real-world impact

Allows attackers to exploit unvalidated packets, potentially leading to kernel crashes or security breaches

03

Why this severity

CVSS 9.8 (critical): High risk due to ease of exploitation and severe consequences

04

What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 01Check current Linux kernel version using 'uname -r'
  2. 02Upgrade to a patched kernel version (e.g., 6.12.x with the fix applied)
  3. 03Reboot the system after applying the update

NVD vulnerability description and Linux kernel patch notes

05

Timeline

  1. Oct 21, 2024 · Oct 21, 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 4, 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 impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
07

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 →