CVE-2022-1015
MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1015 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.16.18 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0090-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/13/2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2065323Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0090-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/13/2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2065323Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1015?
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-1015?
CVE-2022-1015 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1015?
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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