CVE-2022-1198
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1198 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free vulnerabilitity was discovered in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c of linux that allows an attacker to crash linux kernel by simulating ax25 device using 6pack driver from user space.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerabilitity was discovered in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c of linux that allows an attacker to crash linux kernel by simulating ax25 device using 6pack driver from user space.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.17 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.17 | Rc1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 | — |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1198Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2070689Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/efe4186e6a1b54bf38b9e05450d43b0da1fd7739Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1198Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2070689Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/efe4186e6a1b54bf38b9e05450d43b0da1fd7739Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1198?
A use-after-free vulnerabilitity was discovered in drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c of linux that allows an attacker to crash linux kernel by simulating ax25 device using 6pack driver from user space.
How severe is CVE-2022-1198?
CVE-2022-1198 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1198?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-1198?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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