Auth bypass in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2022-30594

The Linux kernel before 5.17.2 mishandles seccomp permissions. The PTRACE_SEIZE code path allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on setting the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.008 (51.4th 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-2022-30594?
CVE-2022-30594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-05-12.
How severe is CVE-2022-30594?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-30594 known to be exploited?
16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.