Integer overflow in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-0998
An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s virtio device driver code in the way a user triggers the vhost_vdpa_config_validate function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (29.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 30th percentile — 29.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- lore.kernel.org/netdev/20220123001216.2460383-13-sashal@kernel.org/
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/1 (mailing-list, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220513-0003/ (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0998?
- CVE-2022-0998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0998?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.