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CISA Urges Immediate Patch for Exploited Linux Kernel Vulnerability

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CISA Urges Immediate Patch for Exploited Linux Kernel Vulnerability
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity Linux kernel flaw (CVE-2024-1086) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog due to active exploitation. This use-after-free bug in the netfilter component allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Federal agencies are urged to apply patches by June 20, 2024. Another flaw (CVE-2024-24919) affecting Check Point network gateway security products has also been added to the catalog.

Topics:technology#cisa#cybersecurity#exploitation#federal-agencies#linux-kernel#vulnerability
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