Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-1012
A memory leak problem was found in the TCP source port generation algorithm in net/ipv4/tcp.c due to the small table perturb size. This flaw may allow an attacker to information leak and may cause a denial of service problem.
EPSS: 0.030 (85.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 5.18
- N/a Kernel — versions Linux kernel version prior to 5.18-rc6
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1012?
- CVE-2022-1012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-08-05.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1012?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-1012 known to be exploited?
- 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.