CVE-2022-2978
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CVE-2022-2978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel NILFS file system was found in the way user triggers function security_inode_alloc to fail with following call to function nilfs_mdt_destroy. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel NILFS file system was found in the way user triggers function security_inode_alloc to fail with following call to function nilfs_mdt_destroy. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
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 | >= 2.6.12, < 4.9.331 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.296 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.262 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.218 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.148 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.73 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.19.15 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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