CISA KEV · Known exploitedHigh

CVE-2022-2586

Linux Kernel

It was discovered that a nft object or expression could reference a nft set on a different nft table, leading to a use-after-free once that table was deleted.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
10.5%
95.3% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2024.01.09
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability10.5%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

It was discovered that a nft object or expression could reference a nft set on a different nft table, leading to a use-after-free once that table was deleted.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Kernel
Affected versions
<= 5.19.17, 6.0, 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Due date: 2024.07.17
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416
KEV added
2024.06.26
Ransomware use
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