VDB-351342 · CVE-2022-1972 · GCVE-0-2022-1972

Linux Kernel nf_tables_newset out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel. This affects an unknown part of the component nf_tables_newset. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-1972. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the component nf_tables_newset. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: CVE-2022-2078. Reason: This candidate is a reservation duplicate of CVE-2022-2078. Notes: All CVE users should reference CVE-2022-2078 instead of this candidate. All references and descriptions in this candidate have been removed to prevent accidental usage

The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-1972 since 06/01/2022. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/17/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/01/2022 CVE reserved
03/17/2026 +1385 days Advisory disclosed
03/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1972 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351342

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2026 03:39
Changes: 03/17/2026 03:39 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103