CVE-2022-1973
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel in log_replay in fs/ntfs3/fslog.c in the NTFS journal. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system and leads to a kernel information leak problem.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel in log_replay in fs/ntfs3/fslog.c in the NTFS journal. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system and leads to a kernel information leak problem.
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 | >= 5.15, < 5.15.46 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.17.14 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.18, < 5.18.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| 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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2092542Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2092542Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230120-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1973?
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel in log_replay in fs/ntfs3/fslog.c in the NTFS journal. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system and leads to a kernel information leak problem.
How severe is CVE-2022-1973?
CVE-2022-1973 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1973?
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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