CVE-2022-1204
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1204 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality in the way a user connects with the protocol. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality in the way a user connects with the protocol. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.
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 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1204Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2071051Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1204Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/2Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1204Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2071051Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1204Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/2Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1204?
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality in the way a user connects with the protocol. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-1204?
CVE-2022-1204 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1204?
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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