June 26, 2024 · Applied Cybernetics Group
CVE-2022-2586 — Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
- Added to KEV
2024-06-26- Federal due date
2024-07-17- Vendor
- Linux
- Product
- Kernel
- EPSS
- 86.3th percentile (score 0.027, as of
2026-06-08) - NVD CVSS v3.1
- —
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
- Upstream
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2586
CISA short description
Linux Kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the nft_object, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.