A null pointer dereference vulnerability was found in nft_dynset_init() in net/netfilter/nft_dynset.c in nf_tables in the Linux kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN user privilege to trigger a denial of service.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from fedoraproject, from linux, from redhat organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-12-08T18:15:07.163
2025-06-25T20:52:54.067
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 38 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 39 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | ≤ 6.6 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.7 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.7 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.7 | Yes |
| Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | 6.7 | Yes |
| Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux | 8.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux | 9.0 | Yes |
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