CVE-2022-2588
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.87%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2588 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was discovered that the cls_route filter implementation in the Linux kernel would not remove an old filter from the hashtable before freeing it if its handle had the value 0.. EPSS estimates a 5.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was discovered that the cls_route filter implementation in the Linux kernel would not remove an old filter from the hashtable before freeing it if its handle had the value 0.
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 | < 4.9.326 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.291 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.256 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.211 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 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 | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2588Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5557-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5560-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5560-2Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5562-1Third 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://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5582-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5588-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1117/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2588Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5557-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5560-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5560-2Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5562-1Third 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://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5582-1Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5588-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1117/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2588?
It was discovered that the cls_route filter implementation in the Linux kernel would not remove an old filter from the hashtable before freeing it if its handle had the value 0.
How severe is CVE-2022-2588?
CVE-2022-2588 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2588?
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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