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CVE-2022-50518

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

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CVE-2022-50518 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: parisc: Fix locking in pdc_iodc_print() firmware call Utilize pdc_lock spinlock to protect parallel modifications of the iodc_dbuf[] buffer, check length to prevent buffer overflow of iodc_dbuf[], drop the iodc_retbuf[] buffer and fix some wrong indentings.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: parisc: Fix locking in pdc_iodc_print() firmware call Utilize pdc_lock spinlock to protect parallel modifications of the iodc_dbuf[] buffer, check length to prevent buffer overflow of iodc_dbuf[], drop the iodc_retbuf[] buffer and fix some wrong indentings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.13%

2.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.24.5, < 2.6.25
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.25.1, < 6.0.18
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.1, < 6.1.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.25

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50518?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: parisc: Fix locking in pdc_iodc_print() firmware call Utilize pdc_lock spinlock to protect parallel modifications of the iodc_dbuf[] buffer, check length to prevent buffer overflow of iodc_dbuf[], drop the iodc_retbuf[] buffer and fix some wrong indentings.
How severe is CVE-2022-50518?
CVE-2022-50518 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50518?
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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Source: NVD / NIST