CVE-2022-1882

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2022-1882 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s pipes functionality in how a user performs manipulations with the pipe post_one_notification() after free_pipe_info() that is already called. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s pipes functionality in how a user performs manipulations with the pipe post_one_notification() after free_pipe_info() that is already called. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.10.106, < 5.10.134
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.15.29, < 5.15.58
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16.15, < 5.18.15
NetappH300s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH500s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH410c FirmwareAll versions
NetappH700s FirmwareAll versions
NetappH300e FirmwareAll versions
NetappH500e FirmwareAll versions
NetappH700e FirmwareAll versions
NetappH410s FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1882?
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s pipes functionality in how a user performs manipulations with the pipe post_one_notification() after free_pipe_info() that is already called. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-1882?
CVE-2022-1882 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1882?
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