CVE-2022-48502
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2022-48502 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.2. The ntfs3 subsystem does not properly check for correctness during disk reads, leading to an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_set_ea in fs/ntfs3/xattr.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.2. The ntfs3 subsystem does not properly check for correctness during disk reads, leading to an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_set_ea in fs/ntfs3/xattr.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.121 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.40 |
| Netapp | H300s | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230703-0004/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=8778f030156c6cd16d72Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230703-0004/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=8778f030156c6cd16d72Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-48502?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.2. The ntfs3 subsystem does not properly check for correctness during disk reads, leading to an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_set_ea in fs/ntfs3/xattr.c.
How severe is CVE-2022-48502?
CVE-2022-48502 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48502?
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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