Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-45919

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.10. In drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_ca_en50221.c, a use-after-free can occur is there is a disconnect after an open, because of the lack of a wait_event.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.003 (16.7th 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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45919?
CVE-2022-45919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2022-11-27.
How severe is CVE-2022-45919?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.