Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_ct: fix missing expect put in obj eval nft_ct_expect_obj_eval() allocates an expectation and may call nf_ct_expect_related(), but never drops its local reference. Add nf_ct_expect_put(exp) before return to balance allocation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.3, < 5.10.258 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19f94b6fee75b3ef7fbc06f3745b9a771a8a19a4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dced0725e2fae3ac3416274db20a7ff5a46931dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26ab32ec73941871c97562ee1f39587950dc3b68Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2aef1b13d5c0285f340512c6c07eb858fd018fd8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b96242ceedfe249f158419f3254bcee04173ffePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84c422cea5a45fe56be839f25880f21fd33940cdPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdb9a25dd3416d427e8b2753210f8baf44207577Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecca618e1e339494911090474ed87742c0f73976Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52970?
CVE-2026-52970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_ct: fix missing expect put in obj eval nft_ct_expect_obj_eval() allocates an expectation and may call nf_ct_expect_...
How severe is CVE-2026-52970?
CVE-2026-52970 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-2026-52970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.