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
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
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.