CVE-2026-74347
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter cttimeout component. This issue arises from the improper management of connection tracking timeout policies. When an iptables ruleset continues to reference a connection tracking timeout policy, new connection tracking entries can repeatedly attach to it, thereby extending its active lifetime beyond what is intended. This prolonged retention of resources can lead to resource exhaustion, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the system.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated as Moderate impact for Red Hat Enterprise Linux because exploitation is limited to a local denial of service and requires specialized packet filtering configurations. Custom connection tracking timeout policies are not configured by default in standard Red Hat deployments, and manipulating these rulesets typically requires elevated privileges such as network administration capabilities. Although repeated attachment of network flows can prevent timely release of tracking objects and exhaust system memory, the flaw does not facilitate arbitrary code execution or compromise data confidentiality.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.5 | N/A | 7.8 |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | Low |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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