SB20241022324 - Input validation error in Linux kernel netfilter
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241022324
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48974)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the nf_conntrack_hash_check_insert() function in net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_core.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.