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
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: 0.005 (40.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 41st percentile — 40.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit/fs/io_uring.c (Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- kernel.dance/ (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/167386/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0086… (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0004/ (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.