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CVE-2022-0185

Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Linux KernelOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.4High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 21 Aug 2024CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)25.2%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline11 Sep 2024Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 11 Feb 2022, 17:40 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 21 Aug 2024Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

Linux kernel contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the legacy_parse_param function in the Filesystem Context functionality. This allows an attacker to open a filesystem that does not support the Filesystem Context API and ultimately escalate privileges.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • kernelaffected: 8.4CVE List

References 7