CVE-2022-2602

Name: CVE-2022-2602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-08T18:15:45.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2602 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. io_uring UAF, Unix SCM garbage collection. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

io_uring UAF, Unix SCM garbage collection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 6.0.19
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	20.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	22.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	22.10

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176533/Linux-Broken-Unix-GC-Interaction-Use-After-Free.html
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2602Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5691-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5692-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5693-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5700-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5752-1Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176533/Linux-Broken-Unix-GC-Interaction-Use-After-Free.html
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2602Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5691-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5692-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5693-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5700-1Third Party Advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5752-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2602?

io_uring UAF, Unix SCM garbage collection

How severe is CVE-2022-2602?

CVE-2022-2602 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2602?

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-2022-2602?

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Source: NVD / NIST