CVE-2022-0617
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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://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://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://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://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5095Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0617?
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.
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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