Buffer overflow in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-48423

In the Linux kernel before 6.1.3, fs/ntfs3/record.c does not validate resident attribute names. An out-of-bounds write may occur.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.003 (18.4th 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
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-787 — Out-of-bounds Write

References

cve@mitre.org (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (Patch, Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48423?: CVE-2022-48423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-19.
How severe is CVE-2022-48423?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.