CVE-2022-3202

Name: CVE-2022-3202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-14T15:15:11.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3202 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A NULL pointer dereference flaw in diFree in fs/jfs/inode.c in Journaled File System (JFS)in the Linux kernel. This could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw in diFree in fs/jfs/inode.c in Journaled File System (JFS)in the Linux kernel. This could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 4.9.311
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.10, < 4.14.276
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.15, < 4.19.238
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.20, < 5.4.189
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.5.0, < 5.10.111
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.34
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 5.16.20
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.17, < 5.17.3
Netapp	H410c Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H300s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H500s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H700s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410s Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a53046291020ec41e09181396c1e829287b48d47Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221228-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a53046291020ec41e09181396c1e829287b48d47Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221228-0007/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3202?

How severe is CVE-2022-3202?

CVE-2022-3202 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3202?

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