CVE-2022-2586VulnerabilityPublished 06/26/2024Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2022-2586: Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Affects Linux KernelSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/26/2024
- KEV deadline
- 07/17/2024
- EPSS
- 10.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Description
Linux Kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the nft_object, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.