CVE-2022-23950

Name: CVE-2022-23950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-21T19:15:10.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23950 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Keylime before 6.3.0, Revocation Notifier uses a fixed /tmp path for UNIX domain socket which can allow unprivileged users a method to prohibit keylime operations.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Keylime before 6.3.0, Revocation Notifier uses a fixed /tmp path for UNIX domain socket which can allow unprivileged users a method to prohibit keylime operations.

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

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Keylime	Keylime	< 6.3.0

References

https://github.com/keylime/keylime/commit/ea5d0373fa2c050d5d95404eb779be7e8327b911Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/keylime/keylime/security/advisories/GHSA-9r9r-f8xc-m875Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/101Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/keylime/keylime/commit/ea5d0373fa2c050d5d95404eb779be7e8327b911Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/keylime/keylime/security/advisories/GHSA-9r9r-f8xc-m875Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/101Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23950?

In Keylime before 6.3.0, Revocation Notifier uses a fixed /tmp path for UNIX domain socket which can allow unprivileged users a method to prohibit keylime operations.

How severe is CVE-2022-23950?

CVE-2022-23950 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23950?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-23950?

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Source: NVD / NIST