af_packet: avoid erroring out after sock_init_data() in packet_create() — CVE-2024-56606

Summary

Advisory CVE-2024-56606. af_packet: avoid erroring out after sock_init_data() in packet_create() Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 7.8. See the official advisory for details.

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

Read the official source

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