Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-1199

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows an attacker to crash the Linux kernel by simulating amateur radio from the user space, resulting in a null-ptr-deref vulnerability and a use-after-free vulnerability.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.015 (72.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1199?
CVE-2022-1199 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-08-29.
How severe is CVE-2022-1199?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.