CVE-2022-49293
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2022-49293 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: initialize registers in nft_do_chain() Initialize registers to avoid stack leak into userspace.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_tables: initialize registers in nft_do_chain() Initialize registers to avoid stack leak into userspace.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 4.9.309 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.274 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.237 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.188 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.109 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.32 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.16.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.17 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-49293?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
netfilter: nf_tables: initialize registers in nft_do_chain()
Initialize registers to avoid stack leak into userspace.
How severe is CVE-2022-49293?
CVE-2022-49293 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49293?
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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