CVE-2022-0185 — Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added August 21, 2024 Remediate by September 11, 2024

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

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