CVE-2022-1678

Name: CVE-2022-1678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-25T15:15:07.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-911

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://lore.kernel.org/all/20200602080425.93712-1-kerneljasonxing%40gmail.com/
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://lore.kernel.org/all/20200602080425.93712-1-kerneljasonxing%40gmail.com/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220715-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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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Source: NVD / NIST