What is CVE-2022-3238?

CVE-2022-3238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Incomplete Cleanup. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-11-14.

How severe is CVE-2022-3238?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Double Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-3238

A double-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s NTFS3 subsystem in how a user triggers remount and umount simultaneously. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.4th 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

Linux Linux_kernel — versions 6.1
N/a Kernel — versions Linux kernel 6.1-rc2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-459 — Incomplete Cleanup
CWE-415 — Double Free

References

secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3238?: CVE-2022-3238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Incomplete Cleanup. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-11-14.
How severe is CVE-2022-3238?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.