MEDIUM
CVE-2024-36958
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
NFSD: Fix nfsd4_encode_fattr4() crasher
Ensure that args.acl is initialized early. It is used in an
unconditional call to kfree() on the way out of
nfsd4_encode_fattr4().
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-36958 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (5)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250404-0007/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-36958
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 30, 2024
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-36958 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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