CVE-2022-2961

Name: CVE-2022-2961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-29T15:15:10.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2961 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s PLP Rose functionality in the way a user triggers a race condition by calling bind while simultaneously triggering the rose_bind() function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s PLP Rose functionality in the way a user triggers a race condition by calling bind while simultaneously triggering the rose_bind() function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

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

0.30%

21.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 6.0	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	6.0	Rc1
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36	—
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://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2961Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2961Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0004/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2961?

How severe is CVE-2022-2961?

CVE-2022-2961 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2961?

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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Source: NVD / NIST