CVE-2022-1116
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in io_uring of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause memory corruption and escalate privileges to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.4.189; version 5.4.24 and later versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in io_uring of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause memory corruption and escalate privileges to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.4.189; version 5.4.24 and later versions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4.24, < 5.4.189 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167386/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0086-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit/fs/io_uring.c?h=v5.4.189&id=1a623d361ffe5cecd4244a02f449528416360038Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://kernel.dance/#1a623d361ffe5cecd4244a02f449528416360038Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0004/Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167386/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0086-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit/fs/io_uring.c?h=v5.4.189&id=1a623d361ffe5cecd4244a02f449528416360038Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://kernel.dance/#1a623d361ffe5cecd4244a02f449528416360038Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0004/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1116?
Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in io_uring of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause memory corruption and escalate privileges to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.4.189; version 5.4.24 and later versions.
How severe is CVE-2022-1116?
CVE-2022-1116 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1116?
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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