CVE-2022-1012
HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 2.97%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1012 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory leak problem was found in the TCP source port generation algorithm in net/ipv4/tcp.c due to the small table perturb size. This flaw may allow an attacker to information leak and may cause a denial of service problem.. EPSS estimates a 2.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak problem was found in the TCP source port generation algorithm in net/ipv4/tcp.c due to the small table perturb size. This flaw may allow an attacker to information leak and may cause a denial of service problem.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.18 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064604Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221020-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064604Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221020-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1012?
A memory leak problem was found in the TCP source port generation algorithm in net/ipv4/tcp.c due to the small table perturb size. This flaw may allow an attacker to information leak and may cause a denial of service problem.
How severe is CVE-2022-1012?
CVE-2022-1012 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1012?
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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