Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-3169
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A denial of service flaw may occur if there is a consecutive request of the NVME_IOCTL_RESET and the NVME_IOCTL_SUBSYS_RESET through the device file of the driver, resulting in a PCIe link disconnect.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.002 (14.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 4.19
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 10.0
- Fedoraproject Fedora — versions 36
- N/a Kernel — versions 4.19
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3169?
- CVE-2022-3169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-09-09.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3169?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-3169 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.