CVE-2022-0185
Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
25.2%
p98
KEV
YES
Aug 21, 2024
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Linux / Kernel
Vulnerability
Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 21, 2024
Remediate by
Sep 11, 2024
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=722d94847de2; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0185