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CVE-2024-51515: Linux Kernel Network Module Allows Data Theft

CVE-2024-51515 · published 1 year ago

Summary

A flaw in the Linux kernel's network module can allow unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially causing data theft. This vulnerability affects Linux systems, making it crucial to update the kernel to the latest version to prevent unauthorized data access.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
huawei	harmonyos	5.0.0 `cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:5.0.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Race condition vulnerability in the kernel network module Impact:Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

Race condition vulnerability in the kernel network module
Impact:Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/11/ Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit
Gives an attacker partial control

Severity

4.7 Medium

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-362Race Condition

Timeline

Published5 Nov 2024

Updated30 Sep 2026

First seen7 Mar 2026

Sources

CVE-2024-51515 · NVD

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