CVE-2022-0742
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.92%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0742 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory leak in icmp6 implementation in Linux Kernel 5.13+ allows a remote attacker to DoS a host by making it go out-of-memory via icmp6 packets of type 130 or 131. We recommend upgrading past commit 2d3916f3189172d5c69d33065c3c21119fe539fc.. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in icmp6 implementation in Linux Kernel 5.13+ allows a remote attacker to DoS a host by making it go out-of-memory via icmp6 packets of type 130 or 131. We recommend upgrading past commit 2d3916f3189172d5c69d33065c3c21119fe539fc.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.13, < 5.15.27 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.13 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.17 | Rc1 |
| Netapp | A400 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Aff 8300 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Aff 8700 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Fas 8300 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Fas 8700 Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions | — |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions | — |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220425-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220425-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0742?
Memory leak in icmp6 implementation in Linux Kernel 5.13+ allows a remote attacker to DoS a host by making it go out-of-memory via icmp6 packets of type 130 or 131. We recommend upgrading past commit 2d3916f3189172d5c69d33065c3c21119fe539fc.
How severe is CVE-2022-0742?
CVE-2022-0742 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0742?
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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