CVE-2022-0185

Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Linux — Kernel

Added to KEV catalog: 21 August 2024
Federal remediation due date: 11 September 2024
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-190

CISA 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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