Integer overflow in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-1116
Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in io_uring of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause memory corruption and escalate privileges to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.4.189; version 5.4.24 and later versions.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (40.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve-coordination@google.com (Exploit, Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve-coordination@google.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve-coordination@google.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1116?
- CVE-2022-1116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-05-17.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1116?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.