Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-29581
Improper Update of Reference Count vulnerability in net/sched of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause privilege escalation to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.18; version 4.14 and later versions.
EPSS: 0.010 (59.1th 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
- cve-coordination@google.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve-coordination@google.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- cve-coordination@google.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29581?
- CVE-2022-29581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under CWE-911. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-05-17.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29581?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-29581 known to be exploited?
- 14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.