CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-46324

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.12%

2th percentile - higher than 2% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the netfilter nf_tables subsystem functions nft_netdev_unregister_hooks and __nft_unregister_flowtable_net_hooks did not use list_del_rcu() when removing elements from the netlink hooks list. Since this list can be concurrently traversed by dumpers, the lack of RCU synchronization could lead to a data race.

Risk Assessment

A data race during netlink hook removal can cause system crashes or unpredictable firewall behavior, threatening network stability and security.

Recommendation

Apply the Linux kernel patch that introduces list_del_rcu() usage and update your system to a kernel version containing this fix.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: use list_del_rcu for netlink hooks nft_netdev_unregister_hooks and __nft_unregister_flowtable_net_hooks need to use list_del_rcu(), this list can be walked by concurrent dumpers. Add a new helper and use it consistently.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS