CVE-2022-2938
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2938 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of Pressure Stall Information. While the feature is disabled by default, it could allow an attacker to crash the system or have other memory-corruption side effects.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of Pressure Stall Information. While the feature is disabled by default, it could allow an attacker to crash the system or have other memory-corruption side effects.
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 | >= 5.2, < 5.4.177 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.97 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.19 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.5 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a06247c6804f1a7c86a2e5398a4c1f1db1471848Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a06247c6804f1a7c86a2e5398a4c1f1db1471848Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0002/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2938?
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of Pressure Stall Information. While the feature is disabled by default, it could allow an attacker to crash the system or have other memory-corruption side effects.
How severe is CVE-2022-2938?
CVE-2022-2938 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2938?
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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