CVE-2022-1015
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an...
- Published
- Apr 29, 2022
- Updated
- Oct 14, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- redhat
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 72.8%
- Model date
- Oct 13, 2026
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Summary
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
Sources
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-1015, a Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability. Demonstrates unshare-based sandbox escape and arbitrary kernel memory write to gain root access.
- CVE-2022-1015Exploit
Linux Kernel 1-Day Analysis & Exploitation
Local privilege escalation PoC for Linux kernel CVE-2022-1015
- CVE-2022-1015Exploit
C exploit for Linux kernel nftables out-of-bounds access (CVE-2022-1015) enabling local privilege escalation on kernel 5.17.0.
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