CVE-2026-46324: netfilter: nf_tables: use list_del_rcu for netlink hooks

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-46324?

CVE-2026-46324 has a risk rating of 27, indicating a significant security concern.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-46324?

To fix CVE-2026-46324, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch implementing the use of list_del_rcu for netlink hooks.

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46324?

CVE-2026-46324 affects the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing netfilter and nf_tables functionality.

Q: What does the vulnerability CVE-2026-46324 relate to?

CVE-2026-46324 relates to improper management of list operations in the Linux kernel, potentially allowing race conditions during concurrent operations.

Q: When was CVE-2026-46324 published?

CVE-2026-46324 was published on June 9, 2026.

Published Jun 9, 2026

Updated

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

netfilter: nftables: use listdelrcu for netlink hooks

nftnetdevunregisterhooks and nftunregisterflowtablenethooks need to use listdelrcu(), this list can be walked by concurrent dumpers.

Add a new helper and use it consistently.

Affected Software

249 affected componentsFixes available

Linux Linux kernel

Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.316<4.20

Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.262<5.5

Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.198<5.11

Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.45<5.16

Linux Linux kernel>=5.17.13<5.18

Linux Linux kernel>=5.18.2<6.18.33

Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.10

Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-azure-edge*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gke-4.15*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-edge*

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-oem*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.0*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.3*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.4*

ubuntu/linux-raspi-5.4*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-bluefield*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gke-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-ibm*

ubuntu/linux-ibm-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-intel-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-iot*

ubuntu/linux-kvm*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.10*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.6*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.13*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi*

ubuntu/linux-raspi2*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.11*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.15*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.8*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-allwinner-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-aws-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-ibm*

ubuntu/linux-ibm-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iotg*

ubuntu/linux-kvm*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx*

ubuntu/linux-oem-5.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.0*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.1*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-raspi*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-5.19*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.2*

ubuntu/linux-starfive-6.5*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx-zynqmp*

ubuntu/linux-bluefield*

ubuntu/linux-intel-iot-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-aws-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-azure-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-azure-7.0<7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1

7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-7.0<7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1

7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia*

ubuntu/linux-azure-nvidia-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-7.0<7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1

7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-gke*

ubuntu/linux-gkeop*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-hwe-7.0<7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1

7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-ibm*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency*

ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-7.0<7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1

7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-lowlatency*

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra<6.8.0-1035.38

6.8.0-1035.38

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-oem-6.8*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-oracle-7.0<7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1

7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1

ubuntu/linux-raspi*

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-riscv-7.0<7.0.0-28.28.1~24.04.3

7.0.0-28.28.1~24.04.3

ubuntu/linux-vmware*

ubuntu/linux-xilinx*

ubuntu/linux-bluefield*

ubuntu/linux-raspi-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.14*

ubuntu/linux-realtime-6.17*

ubuntu/linux-aws-fips*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fips*

ubuntu/linux-fips*

ubuntu/linux-gcp-fips*

ubuntu/linux*

ubuntu/linux-aws*

ubuntu/linux-azure*

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde*

ubuntu/linux-gcp*

ubuntu/linux-oracle*

ubuntu/linux-raspi*

ubuntu/linux-realtime*

ubuntu/linux-riscv*

ubuntu/linux<7.0.0-28.28

7.0.0-28.28

ubuntu/linux-aws<7.0.0-1009.9

7.0.0-1009.9

ubuntu/linux-azure<7.0.0-1010.10

7.0.0-1010.10

ubuntu/linux-azure-fde<7.0.0-1009.9

7.0.0-1009.9

ubuntu/linux-gcp<7.0.0-1008.8

7.0.0-1008.8

ubuntu/linux-gke<7.0.0-1003.4

7.0.0-1003.4

ubuntu/linux-ibm<7.0.0-1010.10

7.0.0-1010.10

ubuntu/linux-nvidia<7.0.0-1016.16

7.0.0-1016.16

ubuntu/linux-nvidia-bos<7.0.0-2016.16

7.0.0-2016.16

ubuntu/linux-oem-7.0<7.0.0-1009.9

7.0.0-1009.9

ubuntu/linux-oracle<7.0.0-1008.8

7.0.0-1008.8

ubuntu/linux-raspi<7.0.0-1015.15

7.0.0-1015.15

ubuntu/linux-realtime<7.0.0-28.28.1

7.0.0-28.28.1

ubuntu/linux-riscv<7.0.0-28.28.1

7.0.0-28.28.1

linux/kernel>=5.19.0<6.1.191

6.1.191

linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.160

6.6.160

linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.114

6.12.114

linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.18.33

6.18.33

linux/kernel>=6.19.0<7.0.10

7.0.10

debian/linux*

debian/linux<6.12.115-2

6.12.115-2

debian/linux<7.0.10-1

7.0.10-1

debian/linux<=6.1.176-1, <=6.1.190-1, <=6.12.107-1

6.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-fde-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1
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Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-hwe-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1
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Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.8.0-1035.38
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Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1011.11~24.04.1
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Upgrade ubuntu/linux-riscv-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-28.28.1~24.04.3
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Upgrade ubuntu/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-28.28
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-aws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1009.9
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1010.10
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-azure-fde to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1009.9
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gcp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1008.8
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-gke to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1003.4
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-ibm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1010.10
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1016.16
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-nvidia-bos to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-2016.16
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oem-7.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1009.9
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-oracle to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1008.8
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-raspi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-1015.15
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-realtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-28.28.1
Upgrade
Upgrade ubuntu/linux-riscv to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.0-28.28.1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.10-1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.14-1
Upgrade
Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.1.191
Upgrade
Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.160
Upgrade
Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.12.114
Upgrade
Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.18.33
Upgrade
Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 7.0.10
Compensating control
Update nft_netdev_unregister_hooks and __nft_unregister_flowtable_net_hooks to use list_del_rcu() because the list can be walked by concurrent dumpers.

Event History

Jun 9, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:11 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:11 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via OSV·12:11 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:16 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jun 10, 2026

Data Sourced

via Microsoft·08:06 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

DSA-6602

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46324?

CVE-2026-46324 has a risk rating of 27, indicating a significant security concern.

How do I fix CVE-2026-46324?

To fix CVE-2026-46324, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch implementing the use of list_del_rcu for netlink hooks.

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46324?

CVE-2026-46324 affects the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing netfilter and nf_tables functionality.

What does the vulnerability CVE-2026-46324 relate to?

CVE-2026-46324 relates to improper management of list operations in the Linux kernel, potentially allowing race conditions during concurrent operations.

When was CVE-2026-46324 published?

CVE-2026-46324 was published on June 9, 2026.

CVE-2026-46324: netfilter: nf_tables: use list_del_rcu for netlink hooks

Affected Software

Remediation

Event History

Parent advisories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46324?

How do I fix CVE-2026-46324?

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46324?

What does the vulnerability CVE-2026-46324 relate to?

When was CVE-2026-46324 published?

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