iptables throws "iptables: Memory allocation problem." and causes kernel oops when forward slash character (/) is present in "--set --name" of recent module

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When forward slash character(/) is present in --set --name of recent module, kernel oops occurs.
  • Kernel oops occurs after execution of iptables with the recent module.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • iptables

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In

New to Red Hat?

Learn more about Red Hat subscriptions

Using a Red Hat product through a public cloud?

How to access this content