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The nfqueue conntrack tag covers Linux kernel netfilter issues where nfqueue packet handling interacts with connection tracking (conntrack) and xt_CT template rules. A key topic is CVE-2026-23391, a race condition fix that flushes nfqueue packets when xt_CT template rules are removed, preventing stale references to helper modules or timeout policies. This tag is relevant for system administrators and security professionals managing Linux firewall rules, particularly those using nfqueue for packet inspection alongside conntrack-based stateful filtering. Discussions focus on kernel patches, race conditions, and safe packet handling during rule updates.
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    CVE-2026-23391 Fix: Flush nfqueue Packets When xt_CT Template Rules Are Removed

    Linux kernel maintainers have assigned CVE-2026-23391 to a netfilter / xt_CT race condition fix that drops packets still sitting in nfqueue when a template rule is removed. The issue matters because the template can reference stateful objects such as a helper module or a timeout policy, and...
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