# CVE-2022-2663: An issue was found in the Linux kernel in nf\_conntrack\_irc where the message handling can be confused and incorrectly matches the message.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-09-01 · Updated: 2026-10-14

## Affected

- n/a Linux kernel: version range not reported

## Description

An issue was found in the Linux kernel in nf_conntrack_irc where the message handling can be confused and incorrectly matches the message. A firewall may be able to be bypassed when users are using unencrypted IRC with nf_conntrack_irc configured.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/30/1
- https://lore.kernel.org/netfilter-devel/20220826045658.100360-1-dgl%40dgl.cx/T/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.html
- https://dgl.cx/2022/08/nat-again-irc-cve-2022-2663
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIq-YgQuYCA
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.html

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