CVE-2022-48933

Summary

CVE-2022-48933 is a vulnerability found in the Linux kernel related to memory management during updates of stateful objects via the netfilter nf_tables subsystem. This flaw can lead to a memory leak, as proper destruction logic was not followed, potentially resulting in resource exhaustion. Affected products include various kernel versions and configurations associated with the Linux environment. To remediate this issue, users should apply the relevant patches that ensure correct handling of object lifecycle during updates. Organizations may face medium-level risks associated with this vulnerability, including local exploitation leading to degraded system performance due to high availability impact.

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