CVE-2022-2585
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.28%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2585 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was discovered that when exec'ing from a non-leader thread, armed POSIX CPU timers would be left on a list but freed, leading to a use-after-free.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was discovered that when exec'ing from a non-leader thread, armed POSIX CPU timers would be left on a list but freed, leading to a use-after-free.
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 | >= 5.7, < 5.10.137 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.61 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.18.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 5.19.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2585Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5564-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5565-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5566-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5567-1Third Party Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2585Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5564-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5565-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5566-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5567-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2585?
It was discovered that when exec'ing from a non-leader thread, armed POSIX CPU timers would be left on a list but freed, leading to a use-after-free.
How severe is CVE-2022-2585?
CVE-2022-2585 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2585?
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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