CVE-2022-1678
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.91%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1678 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.18, <= 4.19 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Volumes Ontap Mediator | All versions |
| Netapp | E-Series Santricity Os Controller | >= 11.0, <= 11.70.2 |
| Netapp | Element Software | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Management Node | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire | All versions |
| Netapp | Storagegrid | All versions |
| Netapp | Bootstrap Os | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://anas.openanolis.cn/cves/detail/CVE-2022-1678Third Party Advisory
- https://anas.openanolis.cn/errata/detail/ANSA-2022:0143Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=61Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitee.com/anolis/cloud-kernel/commit/bed537da691bPermissions Required
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0a70f118475e037732557796accd0878a00fc25aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220715-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://anas.openanolis.cn/cves/detail/CVE-2022-1678Third Party Advisory
- https://anas.openanolis.cn/errata/detail/ANSA-2022:0143Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=61Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitee.com/anolis/cloud-kernel/commit/bed537da691bPermissions Required
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0a70f118475e037732557796accd0878a00fc25aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220715-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1678?
An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.
How severe is CVE-2022-1678?
CVE-2022-1678 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1678?
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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