CVE-2022-40307
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40307 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.19.8. drivers/firmware/efi/capsule-loader.c has a race condition with a resultant use-after-free.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.19.8. drivers/firmware/efi/capsule-loader.c has a race condition with a resultant use-after-free.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.19.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9cb636b5f6a8cc6d1b50809ec8f8d33ae0c84c95Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9cb636b5f6a8cc6d1b50809ec8f8d33ae0c84c95Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40307?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.19.8. drivers/firmware/efi/capsule-loader.c has a race condition with a resultant use-after-free.
How severe is CVE-2022-40307?
CVE-2022-40307 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40307?
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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