CVE-2025-22064: netfilter: nf_tables: don't unregister hook when table is dormant

Published Apr 16, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nftables: don't unregister hook when table is dormant

When nftablesupdchain 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.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3.3<6.6.87
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.13.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.14<6.14.2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.85.1-4

Event History

Apr 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:12 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22064?

CVE-2025-22064 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential issues with hook registration in the Linux kernel.

2

What impact does CVE-2025-22064 have on system security?

CVE-2025-22064 may allow an attacker to influence the packet processing behavior of the system, potentially leading to denial of service.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-22064?

To resolve CVE-2025-22064, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-22064?

CVE-2025-22064 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to the security patches being applied.

5

Is CVE-2025-22064 a known issue in specific Linux distributions?

Yes, CVE-2025-22064 has been acknowledged in multiple Linux distributions that utilize the affected versions of the Linux kernel.

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