CVE-2022-1998
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CVE-2022-1998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copy_info_records_to_user() call to fail in copy_event_to_user(). A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copy_info_records_to_user() call to fail in copy_event_to_user(). A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.10.46, < 5.10.97 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.12.12, < 5.15.20 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16.0, < 5.16.6 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/99Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220707-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/99Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220707-0009/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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