Buffer overflow in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-2078

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's nft_set_desc_concat_parse() function .This flaw allows an attacker to trigger a buffer overflow via nft_set_desc_concat_parse() , causing a denial of service and possibly to run code.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.010 (59.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2078?
CVE-2022-2078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-06-30.
How severe is CVE-2022-2078?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-2078 known to be exploited?
17 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.