Linux Kernel Netfilter nf_tables Memory Leak Vulnerability

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's netfilter component, specifically within the nf_tables subsystem. The issue arises from the improper handling of flow rule objects during transaction processing, leading to a memory leak. The vulnerability has been addressed by updating the code to properly destroy these objects before releasing the transaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a memory leak, where allocated memory is not properly released, potentially causing increased memory usage and degradation of system performance over time.