CVE-2022-1671
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1671 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in rxrpc_preparse_s in net/rxrpc/server_key.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in rxrpc_preparse_s in net/rxrpc/server_key.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.33 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.19 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 5.17.2 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ff8376ade4f668130385839cef586a0990f8ef87Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ff8376ade4f668130385839cef586a0990f8ef87Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0008/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1671?
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in rxrpc_preparse_s in net/rxrpc/server_key.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.
How severe is CVE-2022-1671?
CVE-2022-1671 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1671?
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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