Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2022-25265

In the Linux kernel through 5.16.10, certain binary files may have the exec-all attribute if they were built in approximately 2003 (e.g., with GCC 3.2.2 and Linux kernel 2.4.20). This can cause execution of bytes located in supposedly non-…

EPSS: 0.011 (60.2th 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)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25265?
CVE-2022-25265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-02-16.
How severe is CVE-2022-25265?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-25265 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.