Use after free in linux
Priority CRITICAL 93Exploited in the wildCWE-416Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
Exploitation Active In CISA KEV since 2024-06-26CISA due date 2024-07-17
EPSS 0.10202 95th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed linux (The Linux Kernel Organization): 4.14.316, 4.19.256, 5.4.211 +4Red Hat: 5 advisories
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux | 3.16 to before 4.14.316; 4.15 to before 4.19.256; 4.20 to before 5.4.211; 5.5 to before 5.10.137; 5.11 to before 5.15.61; 5.16 to before 5.18.18; 5.19 to before 5.19.2 | 4.14.316, 4.19.256, 5.4.211, 5.10.137, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2 | Patch available | CNA |
- linux VendorLinux Affected 3.16 to before 4.14.316; 4.15 to before 4.19.256; 4.20 to before 5.4.211; 5.5 to before 5.10.137; 5.11 to before 5.15.61; 5.16 to before 5.18.18; 5.19 to before 5.19.2 Fixed in 4.14.316, 4.19.256, 5.4.211, 5.10.137, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 15
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_tm_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 1.1 | Vulnerable | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_tm_mfp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sinec_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.4 | Vulnerable | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xch328:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xcm324:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xcm328:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xcm332:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xrh334:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xrm334:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Siemens |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.16 to before 4.14.316; 4.15 to before 4.19.256; 4.20 to before 5.4.211; 5.5 to before 5.10.137; 5.11 to before 5.15.61; 5.16 to before 5.18.18; 5.19 to before 5.19.2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_tm_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 1.1 Vulnerable ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_tm_mfp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sinec_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.4 Vulnerable ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xch328:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xcm324:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xcm328:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xcm332:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xrh334:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xrm334:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Siemens
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.16 to before 4.14.316; 4.15 to before 4.19.256; 4.20 to before 5.4.211; 5.5 to before 5.10.137; 5.11 to before 5.15.61; 5.16 to before 5.18.18; 5.19 to before 5.19.2 Vulnerable ·Linux
Show 5 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 18.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 20.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:22.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 22.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 18.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 20.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:22.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 22.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
Remediation
- Fix · CNA linux (The Linux Kernel Organization) Fixed in 4.14.316, 4.19.256, 5.4.211, 5.10.137, 5.15.61, 5.18.18, 5.19.2
Red Hat 5 advisories
- RHSA-2024:0724 Released 2024-02-07 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.8.6) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-372.91.1.el8_6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.8.6) bpftool-4.18.0-372.91.1.el8_6, kernel-4.18.0-372.91.1.el8_6, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-372.91.1.el8_6 +19
- Red Hat Virtualization 4 Hypervisor for RHEL 8 kernel-devel-4.18.0-372.91.1.el8_6, perf-4.18.0-372.91.1.el8_6
- RHSA-2022:8267 Released 2022-11-15 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-debug-devel-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1, kernel-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1, kernel-devel-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1 +5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) bpftool-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1, kernel-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1, kernel-abi-stablelists-5.14.0-162.6.1.el9_1 +14
- RHSA-2022:7933 Released 2022-11-15 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-162.6.1.rt21.168.el9_1, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-162.6.1.rt21.168.el9_1, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-162.6.1.rt21.168.el9_1 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-162.6.1.rt21.168.el9_1, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-162.6.1.rt21.168.el9_1, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-162.6.1.rt21.168.el9_1 +9
Show 2 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2022:7683 Released 2022-11-08 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-425.3.1.el8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-425.3.1.el8, kernel-4.18.0-425.3.1.el8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-425.3.1.el8 +19
- RHSA-2022:7444 Released 2022-11-08 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-425.3.1.rt7.213.el8, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-425.3.1.rt7.213.el8, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-425.3.1.rt7.213.el8 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-425.3.1.rt7.213.el8, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-425.3.1.rt7.213.el8, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-425.3.1.rt7.213.el8 +9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7683 |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:8267 |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder EUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:0724 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:8267 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7683 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:8267 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS EUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2024:0724 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7444 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7933 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7444 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2022:7933 |
| Red Hat Virtualization 4 Hypervisor for RHEL 8 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:0724 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Timeline
- 2024-06-26 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-2586
References
Advisory 13
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5564-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5560-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5582-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5567-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5560-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5566-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5565-1
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1118/
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5562-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5557-1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2586
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-794697.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-806742.html
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Sources
- CVE-2022-2586 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-2586 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- CVE-2022-2586 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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