CVE-2026-53219: netfilter: x_tables: avoid leaking percpu counter pointers

Published Jun 25, 2026
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Updated

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

netfilter: xtables: avoid leaking percpu counter pointers

The native and compat get-entries paths copy the fixed rule entry header from the kernelized rule blob to userspace before overwriting the entry's counter fields with a sanitized counter snapshot.

On SMP kernels, entry->counters.pcnt contains the percpu allocation address used by xtables rule counters. A caller can provide a userspace buffer that faults during the initial fixed-header copy after pcnt has been copied but before the later sanitized counter copy runs. The syscall then returns -EFAULT while leaving the raw percpu pointer in userspace.

Copy only the fixed entry prefix before counters from the kernelized rule blob, then copy the sanitized counter snapshot into the counter field. Apply this ordering to the IPv4, IPv6, and ARP native and compat get-entries implementations so a fault cannot expose the internal percpu counter pointer.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel (netfilter x_tables)
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.141.1-1<6.6.143.1-1
6.6.143.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.2<5.10.259
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.176
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.143
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.94
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.36
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc7

Event History

Jun 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-53219?

The severity of CVE-2026-53219 is rated as medium with a score of 5.5.

2

What does CVE-2026-53219 affect?

CVE-2026-53219 affects the netfilter x_tables component of the Linux kernel.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-53219?

To fix CVE-2026-53219, you should apply the latest patches or updates provided by your system's Linux kernel maintainers.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53219?

CVE-2026-53219 represents a leak of percpu counter pointers within the Linux kernel, specifically in the netfilter module.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-53219?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-53219 include elevated risk of information disclosure due to the leakage of sensitive counter pointers.

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