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CVE-2024-57932

Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2024-57932 — linux — linux_kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gve: guard XDP xmit NDO on existence of xdp queues In GVE, dedicated XDP queues only exist when an XDP program is installed and the interface is up. As such, the NDO XDP XMIT callback should return early if either of these conditions are false. In the case of no loaded XDP program, priv->num_xdp_queues=0 which can cause a divide-by-zero error, and in the case of interface down, num_xdp_queues remains untouched to persist XDP

Tuesday, August 4, 2026linuxVulnios Threat Intelligence
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Vulnerability Snapshot

CVE-2024-57932 is rated CRITICAL — exploitation is trivial or already observed in the wild and impact is severe. Patch immediately, not on the next maintenance window.

Affected technology: linux_kernel.

Executive Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

gve: guard XDP xmit NDO on existence of xdp queues

In GVE, dedicated XDP queues only exist when an XDP program is installed

and the interface is up. As such, the NDO XDP XMIT callback should

return early if either of these conditions are false.

In the case of no loaded XDP program, priv->num_xdp_queues=0 which can

cause a divide-by-zero error, and in the case of interface down,

num_xdp_queues remains untouched to persist XDP queue count for the next

interface up, but the TX pointer itself would be NULL.

The XDP xmit callback also needs to synchronize with a device

transitioning from open to close. This synchronization will happen via

the GVE_PRIV_FLAGS_NAPI_ENABLED bit along with a synchronize_net() call,

which waits for any RCU critical sections at call-time to complete.

Why It Matters

CVE-2024-57932 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10

Affected Technologies

Vendors: linux

Products: linux_kernel

🛡️What Defenders Should Check

  • Check if you are affected — Review your asset inventory for products listed in CVE-2024-57932.
  • Apply available patches — Visit vendor advisories for the latest security updates.
  • Monitor for exploitation — Check your SIEM/IDS logs for related indicators.

    • Use Vulnios to continuously monitor your exposure to CVE-2024-57932 and similar vulnerabilities.

    References & Sources

  • https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35f44eed5828cf1bc7e760d1993ed8549ba41c7b
  • https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbe9eb2c39d09f3c8574febcfa39d8c09d0c7cb5
  • https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff7c2dea9dd1a436fc79d6273adffdcc4a7ffea3

    • How Vulnios Detects This

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    Affected Products

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is CVE-2024-57932?

    CVE-2024-57932 is a critical-severity vulnerability tracked under the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

    gve: guard XDP xmit NDO on existence of xdp queues

    In GVE, dedicated XDP queues only exist when an XDP program is installed

    and th

    Am I affected?

    Check whether your environment runs linux_kernel. If you operate any of those, treat yourself as in scope until you have evidence otherwise. A Vulnios scan will identify the exact assets carrying the affected version.

    How urgent is the response?

    Critical: do not wait for your normal patch cycle. Verify exposure today, apply the vendor patch immediately, and add detection rules for any post-exploit indicators.

    How do I remediate?

    Apply the vendor patch listed in the upstream advisory linked under Sources. If the patch is not yet available, follow the vendor-supplied workaround (often a config flag or feature disable) and add detections for the published exploit pattern in your SIEM. Re-scan after the patch lands to confirm the finding clears.

    Where can I track exploitation activity?

    Watch CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for CVE-2024-57932. Cross-reference with public exploit databases and your own SIEM/IDS for indicator-of-compromise patterns. Vulnios tracks KEV status automatically and surfaces it on the asset findings view.

    How does Vulnios help with this?

    Vulnios continuously cross-references your asset inventory against the live CVE feed (NVD, vendor advisories, CISA KEV, and curated OSINT). When a new CVE matches your environment, you get a prioritized finding with the severity, KEV status, exploit-prediction (EPSS), and a direct path to the vendor patch. You can start a free scan from the homepage.

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