CVE-2026-53000: netfilter: nat: use kfree_rcu to release ops
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfilter: nat: use kfreercu to release ops
Florian Westphal says:
"Historically this is not an issue, even for normal base hooks: the data path doesn't use the original nfhookops that are used to register the callbacks.
However, in v5.14 I added the ability to dump the active netfilter hooks from userspace.
This code will peek back into the nfhookops that are available at the tail of the pointer-array blob used by the datapath.
The nat hooks are special, because they are called indirectly from the central nat dispatcher hook. They are currently invisible to the nfnl hook dump subsystem though.
But once that changes the nat ops structures have to be deferred too."
Update nfnatregisterfn() to deal with partial exposition of the hooks from error path which can be also an issue for nfnetlinkhook.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Linux kernel netfilter (nat hooks)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.14
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53000?
The severity of CVE-2026-53000 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53000?
To fix CVE-2026-53000, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-53000?
The risk associated with CVE-2026-53000 is rated at 69, indicating a significant potential impact on system security.
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-53000?
CVE-2026-53000 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53000?
CVE-2026-53000 is a memory management vulnerability in the netfilter component of the Linux kernel.