Use After Free in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-45886
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_net.c has a .disconnect versus dvb_device_open race condition that leads to a use-after-free.
Vulnerability class: Race Condition
EPSS: 0.003 (24.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (URL Repurposed, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-45886?
- CVE-2022-45886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (Race Condition). CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2022-11-25.
- How severe is CVE-2022-45886?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.