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

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.