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CVE-2022-2586

5.3 · MEDIUM Actively Exploited
Published Jan 8, 2024 linux CWE-416 EPSS 10.46% (95th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-2586 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 3.16, < 4.14.316 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2586?

CVE-2022-2586 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on January 8, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2022-2586?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-2586?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-2586?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2022-2586 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.