CVE-2022-28796
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28796 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. jbd2_journal_wait_updates in fs/jbd2/transaction.c in the Linux kernel before 5.17.1 has a use-after-free caused by a transaction_t race condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
jbd2_journal_wait_updates in fs/jbd2/transaction.c in the Linux kernel before 5.17.1 has a use-after-free caused by a transaction_t race condition.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 5.17.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire\, Enterprise Sds \& Hci Storage Node | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire \& Hci Management Node | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Compute Node Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17.1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/cc16eecae687912238ee6efbff71ad31e2bc414ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220506-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17.1Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/cc16eecae687912238ee6efbff71ad31e2bc414ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220506-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28796?
jbd2_journal_wait_updates in fs/jbd2/transaction.c in the Linux kernel before 5.17.1 has a use-after-free caused by a transaction_t race condition.
How severe is CVE-2022-28796?
CVE-2022-28796 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28796?
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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