Incorrect calculation in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-48976
Published: October 22, 2024 / Updated: May 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU99181
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48976
CWE-ID: CWE-682
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation within the flow_offload_queue_work() function in net/netfilter/nf_flow_table_offload.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Affected software
Linux kernel
How to mitigate CVE-2022-48976
Install update from vendor's website.
Linux kernel - addressed in versions 6.0.13, 6.1