CVE-2022-2078

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel < 5.19 - Stack-based Buffer Overflow in nft_set_desc_concat_parse

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2022-2078. PoCs published by delsploit.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-2078, targeting a Linux kernel vulnerability in the nf_tables subsystem. The exploit demonstrates memory corruption via crafted Netlink messages to leak kernel memory and potentially achieve privilege escalation.

Description

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's nft_set_desc_concat_parse() function .This flaw allows an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow via nft_set_desc_concat_parse() , causing a denial of service and possibly to run code.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 3 stars
by delsploit · poc
https://github.com/delsploit/CVE-2022-2078

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-2078, targeting a Linux kernel vulnerability in the nf_tables subsystem. The exploit demonstrates memory corruption via crafted Netlink messages to leak kernel memory and potentially achieve privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux kernel (specific version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Linux kernel with nf_tables enabled · Ability to send Netlink messages
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0101
EPSS Percentile 58.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-120 CWE-121
Status published
Products (5)
debian/debian_linux 11.0
linux/linux_kernel < 5.19
redhat/enterprise_linux 8.0
redhat/enterprise_linux 9.0
redhat/virtualization 4.0
Published Jun 30, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026