Use After Free in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2022-2602

io_uring UAF, Unix SCM garbage collection

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.013 (66.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2602?
CVE-2022-2602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-01-08.
How severe is CVE-2022-2602?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-2602 known to be exploited?
44 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.