CVE-2021-22600
CISA KEVPublished April 11, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
Linux Kernel contains a flaw in the packet socket (AF_PACKET) implementation which could lead to incorrectly freeing memory. A local user could exploit this for denial-of-service (DoS) or possibly for privilege escalation.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Linux | Kernel |
Patch Status
Patch by 2022-05-02
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-22600.