CVE-2022-49279
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2022-49279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an integer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an integer overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.19.238 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.189 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.110 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.33 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.19 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 5.17.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-49279?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems
On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an
integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2022-49279?
CVE-2022-49279 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49279?
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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