CVE-2022-3623
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3623 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been declared as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function follow_page_pte of the file mm/gup.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to race condition. The attack can be launched remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211921 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.4.228 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.159 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.78 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.19.17 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.0.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bpf/bpf-next.git/commit/?id=fac35ba763ed07ba93154c95ffc0c4a55023707fMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.211921Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5324Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bpf/bpf-next.git/commit/?id=fac35ba763ed07ba93154c95ffc0c4a55023707fMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.211921Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5324Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3623?
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function follow_page_pte of the file mm/gup.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to race condition. The attack can be launched remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211921 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-3623?
CVE-2022-3623 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3623?
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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