CVE-2026-52970
netfilter: nft_ct: fix missing expect put in obj eval
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nft_ct: fix missing expect put in obj eval nft_ct_expect_obj_eval() allocates an expectation and may call nf_ct_expect_related(), but never drops its local reference. Add nf_ct_expect_put(exp) before return to balance allocation.
INFO
Published Date :
June 24, 2026, 4:28 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 24, 2026, 4:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
Linux
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-52970
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Solution
- Add nf_ct_expect_put before returning from nft_ct_expect_obj_eval.
- Review and balance all expectation reference counts.
- Apply the latest kernel patches.
- Test the system thoroughly after applying changes.
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