Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in net/netfilter/nf_tables_core.c:nft_do_chain, which can cause a use-after-free. This issue needs to handle 'return' with proper preconditions, as it can lead to a kernel information leak problem caused by a local, unprivileged attacker.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.12 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1016Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2066614Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1016Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2066614Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1016?
CVE-2022-1016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in net/netfilter/nf_tables_core.c:nft_do_chain, which can cause a use-after-free. This issue needs to handle 'return' with proper preconditions, as it can lead to ...
How severe is CVE-2022-1016?
CVE-2022-1016 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.