CVE-2022-0850
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0850 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in linux kernel, where an information leak occurs via ext4_extent_header to userspace.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in linux kernel, where an information leak occurs via ext4_extent_header to userspace.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.4.276 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.276 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.240 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.198 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.132 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5.0, < 5.10.50 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.12.17 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.13, < 5.13.2 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0850Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2060606Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ce3aba43599f0b50adbebff133df8d08a3d5fffeMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=78e9ad0e6952a3ca16e8234724b2fa92d041b9b8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0850Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2060606Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ce3aba43599f0b50adbebff133df8d08a3d5fffeMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=78e9ad0e6952a3ca16e8234724b2fa92d041b9b8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0850?
A vulnerability was found in linux kernel, where an information leak occurs via ext4_extent_header to userspace.
How severe is CVE-2022-0850?
CVE-2022-0850 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0850?
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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