CVE-2022-2586 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-2586

Vendor The Linux Kernel Organization
Product linux
Weakness CWE-416
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published January 8, 2024
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

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

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2024 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated