Linux Kernel up to 6.6.86/6.12.22/6.13.10/6.14.1 nf_tables privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.86/6.12.22/6.13.10/6.14.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component nf_tables. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-22064. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.86/6.12.22/6.13.10/6.14.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component nf_tables. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: don't unregister hook when table is dormant When nf_tables_updchain encounters an error, hook registration needs to be rolled back. This should only be done if the hook has been registered, which won't happen when the table is flagged as dormant (inactive). Just move the assignment into the registration block.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-22064 since 12/29/2024. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 237088 (SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:01614-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.6.87, 6.12.23, 6.13.11, 6.14.2 or 6.15-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6134d1ea1e1408e8e7c8c26545b3b301cbdf1eda/feb1fa2a03a27fec7001e93e4223be4120d1784b/03d1fb457b696c18fe15661440c4f052b2374e7e/ce571eba07d54e3637bf334bc48376fbfa55defe/688c15017d5cd5aac882400782e7213d40dc3556 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (237088) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0844). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Avamar
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 237088
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:01614-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2/6.15-rc1
Patch: 6134d1ea1e1408e8e7c8c26545b3b301cbdf1eda/feb1fa2a03a27fec7001e93e4223be4120d1784b/03d1fb457b696c18fe15661440c4f052b2374e7e/ce571eba07d54e3637bf334bc48376fbfa55defe/688c15017d5cd5aac882400782e7213d40dc3556

Timelineinfo

12/29/2024 🔍
04/16/2025 +107 days 🔍
04/16/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/15/2026 +305 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22064 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22064
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305152
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0844 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2025 17:28
Updated: 02/15/2026 09:17
Changes: 04/16/2025 17:28 (56), 05/23/2025 16:54 (2), 07/15/2025 00:51 (7), 10/13/2025 01:15 (1), 11/01/2025 02:17 (11), 02/15/2026 09:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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