Review reviewHigh

CVE-2022-50213

Linux Linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: do not allow SET_ID to refer to another table When doing lookups for sets on the same batch by using its ID, a set from a different table can be used. Then, when the table is removed, a reference to the set may be kept after the set is freed, leading to a potential use-after-free. When looking for sets by ID, use the table that was used for the lookup by name, and only return sets belonging to that same table. This fixes CVE-2022-2586, also reported as ZDI-CAN-17470.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2025.06.18
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: do not allow SET_ID to refer to another table When doing lookups for sets on the same batch by using its ID, a set from a different table can be used. Then, when the table is removed, a reference to the set may be kept after the set is freed, leading to a potential use-after-free. When looking for sets by ID, use the table that was used for the lookup by name, and only return sets belonging to that same table. This fixes CVE-2022-2586, also reported as ZDI-CAN-17470.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < 77d3b5038b7462318f5183e2ad704b01d57215a2, >= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < fab2f61cc3b0e441b1749f017cfee75f9bbaded7, >= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < 1a4b18b1ff11ba26f9a852019d674fde9d1d1cff, >= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < faafd9286f1355c76fe9ac3021c280297213330e, >= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < f4fa03410f7c5f5bd8f90e9c11e9a8c4b526ff6f, >= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < 0d07039397527361850c554c192e749cfc879ea9, >= 958bee14d0718ca7a5002c0f48a099d1d345812a < 470ee20e069a6d05ae549f7d0ef2bdbcee6a81b2, >= 3.16, >= 3.16 < 4.19.256, >= 4.20 < 5.4.211, >= 5.5 < 5.10.137, >= 5.11 < 5.15.61, >= 5.16 < 5.18.18, >= 5.19 < 5.19.2
Fixed versions
4.19.256, 5.4.211, 5.10.137, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, 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