CVE-2022-48935
kernel: netfilter: nf_tables: unregister flowtable hooks on netns exit
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 22, 2024
Updated · October 31, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem. A local user can trigger a use-after-free condition when a network namespace exits without properly unregistering flowtable hooks before releasing them. This vulnerability can lead to a system crash and Denial of Service (DoS), or potentially result in memory corruption.
Statement
Following issue marked as moderate with "not affected or will not fix" for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as it is not vulnerable to this CVE. This is because the CVE does not impact the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in Red Hat's distributions.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
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-416 · Use After Free