Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Linux Kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the nft_object, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.

cat cve-2022-2586.json

Vendor: Linux
Product: Kernel
CVSS: 5.3
EPSS (exploit probability): 10.5%
Status: kev
CISA patch-by (BOD 22-01): July 17, 2024
Published: June 26, 2024
Source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2586

Linux Kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the nft_object, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.

Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-06-26. Required action per CISA: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. Due date: 2024-07-17.

This is an auto-synced KEV catalog record pending a full 0dayNews write-up — see CISA’s KEV catalog and the NVD record linked above for primary sources.