Exploited· due 2024-07-17
CVE-2022-2586
Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the nft_object, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.
Exploitation status
- CISA has confirmed this is being exploited in the wild. That is an observation of real attacks, not a prediction.
- US federal civilian agencies are required to remediate it by 2024-07-17. That deadline does not bind private companies, but it is a reasonable benchmark for how urgently CISA views it.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
CISA’s wording, unedited.
Scoring
- CVSS
- Not yet scored
Dates
- Published
- 2024-06-26
- Added to KEV
- 2024-06-26
- Remediation due
- 2024-07-17
- Sources
- CISA KEV