CVE-2022-3424

Name: CVE-2022-3424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-06T23:15:10.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3424 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s SGI GRU driver in the way the first gru_file_unlocked_ioctl function is called by the user, where a fail pass occurs in the gru_check_chiplet_assignment function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s SGI GRU driver in the way the first gru_file_unlocked_ioctl function is called by the user, where a fail pass occurs in the gru_check_chiplet_assignment function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.6.33, < 4.9.337
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.10, < 4.14.303
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.15, < 4.19.270
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.20, < 5.4.229
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.5, < 5.10.163
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.86
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 6.0.16
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.1, < 6.1.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	9.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2132640Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/643a16a0eb1d6ac23744bb6e90a00fc21148a9dcPatch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20221019031445.901570-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230406-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.spinics.net/lists/kernel/msg4518970.htmlMailing List, Patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2132640Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/643a16a0eb1d6ac23744bb6e90a00fc21148a9dcPatch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20221019031445.901570-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230406-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.spinics.net/lists/kernel/msg4518970.htmlMailing List, Patch

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3424?

How severe is CVE-2022-3424?

CVE-2022-3424 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3424?

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