CVE-2022-36879
kernel: xfrm_expand_policies() in net/xfrm/xfrm_policy.c can cause a refcount to be dropped twice
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 2, 2022
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IP framework for transforming packets (XFRM subsystem). An error while resolving policies in xfrm_bundle_lookup causes the refcount to drop twice, leading to a possible crash and a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-911 · Improper Update of Reference Count