CVE-2022-29968
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.07%
Last modified
CVE-2022-29968 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.17.5. io_rw_init_file in fs/io_uring.c lacks initialization of kiocb->private.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.17.5. io_rw_init_file in fs/io_uring.c lacks initialization of kiocb->private.
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 | <= 5.17.5 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| 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 |
| Netapp | Solidfire \& Hci Management Node | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/32452a3eb8b64e01e2be717f518c0be046975b9dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220715-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/32452a3eb8b64e01e2be717f518c0be046975b9dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220715-0009/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29968?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.17.5. io_rw_init_file in fs/io_uring.c lacks initialization of kiocb->private.
How severe is CVE-2022-29968?
CVE-2022-29968 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29968?
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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