CVE-2022-0617

Name: CVE-2022-0617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-16T17:15:11.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0617 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel UDF file system functionality was found in the way user triggers udf_file_write_iter function for the malicious UDF image. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel UDF file system functionality was found in the way user triggers udf_file_write_iter function for the malicious UDF image. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system. Actual from Linux kernel 4.2-rc1 till 5.17-rc2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.2.1, < 5.17	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	4.2	Rc1
Linux	Linux Kernel	4.2.0	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	5.17	—
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0	—

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/13/2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7fc3b7c2981bbd1047916ade327beccb90994eeeExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ea8569194b43f0f01f0a84c689388542c7254a1fPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220114172329.ygzry5rlz64ua2nr%40quack3.lan/T/
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5095Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/13/2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7fc3b7c2981bbd1047916ade327beccb90994eeeExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ea8569194b43f0f01f0a84c689388542c7254a1fPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220114172329.ygzry5rlz64ua2nr%40quack3.lan/T/
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5095Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0617?

How severe is CVE-2022-0617?

CVE-2022-0617 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0617?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST