Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2022-2588
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue is related to an error in resource management in the Linux kernel's route4 change function, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is associated with a use-after-free problem in the cls route filter implementation. It allows a local privileged attacker to crash the system, potentially leading to a privilege escalation. The vulnerability can be exploited to elevate privileges by replacing non-privileged credentials with privileged ones.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.