VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2023-4569

CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.26%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-08-28
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

A memory leak flaw was found in nft_set_catchall_flush in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker to cause double-deactivations of catchall elements, which can result in a memory leak.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-401: Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
  • CWE-402: Transmission of Private Resources into a New Sphere ('Resource Leak')

Primary references