What is CVE-2022-23770?

CVE-2022-23770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-17.

How severe is CVE-2022-23770?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Path Traversal in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-23770

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute remote commands with improper validation of parameters of certain API constructors. Remote attackers could use this vulnerability to execute malicious commands such as directory traversal.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.014 (70.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Wisa Smart_wing_cms
Wisa Corp. Smart Wing Cms — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

vuln@krcert.or.kr (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23770?: CVE-2022-23770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-17.
How severe is CVE-2022-23770?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.