What is CVE-2022-4095?

CVE-2022-4095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-22.

How severe is CVE-2022-4095?

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

Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-4095

A use-after-free flaw was found in Linux kernel before 5.19.2. This issue occurs in cmd_hdl_filter in drivers/staging/rtl8712/rtl8712_cmd.c, allowing an attacker to launch a local denial of service attack and gain escalation of privileges.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.003 (17.5th 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 6.0
N/a Kernel — versions Linux Kernel prior to kernel 6.0 rc4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4095?: CVE-2022-4095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-22.
How severe is CVE-2022-4095?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.