Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_conncount: fix leaked ct in error paths There are some situations where ct might be leaked as error paths are skipping the refcounted check and return immediately. In order to solve it make sure that the check is always called.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.17.13, < 6.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08fa37f4c8c59c294e9c18fea2d083ee94074e5aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b88be7211d21a0d68bb1e56dc805944e3654d6fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e2a720766886190a6d35c116794693aabd332b6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/325eb61bb30790ea27782203a17b007ce1754a67Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4bd2b89f4028f250dd1c1625eb3da1979b04a5e8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1ac8dce3a893641bef224ad057932f142b8a36fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f381a33f34dda9e4023e38ba68c943bca83245e9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71146?
CVE-2025-71146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_conncount: fix leaked ct in error paths There are some situations where ct might be leaked as error paths are skippi...
How severe is CVE-2025-71146?
CVE-2025-71146 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-2025-71146?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.