CVE-2022-3526

Name: CVE-2022-3526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-16T19:15:09.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3526 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel. This vulnerability affects the function macvlan_handle_frame of the file drivers/net/macvlan.c of the component skb. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel. This vulnerability affects the function macvlan_handle_frame of the file drivers/net/macvlan.c of the component skb. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack can be initiated remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211024.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.13, < 5.15.35
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 5.17.4

References

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/pabeni/net-next.git/commit/?id=e16b859872b87650bb55b12cca5a5fcdc49c1442Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211024Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/pabeni/net-next.git/commit/?id=e16b859872b87650bb55b12cca5a5fcdc49c1442Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211024Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3526?

How severe is CVE-2022-3526?

CVE-2022-3526 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3526?

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