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CVE-2022-0185: Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Linux Kernel · in CISA KEV since 2024-08-21
2024-08-21added to KEV
2024-09-11federal remediation due date
25.15%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 97.8th percentile
8.4 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
922days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
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 (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
| CWE | CWE-190 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2022-02-11 (Analyzed) |
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