Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2022-29968

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.17.5. io_rw_init_file in fs/io_uring.c lacks initialization of kiocb->private.

EPSS: 0.011 (61.2th 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-2022-29968?
CVE-2022-29968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-909. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-05-02.
How severe is CVE-2022-29968?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-29968 known to be exploited?
15 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.