Integer overflow in Linux
CVE-2022-49279
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: NFSD: prevent integer overflow on 32 bit systems On a 32 bit system, the "len * sizeof(*p)" operation can have an integer overflow.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (18.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux — versions 37c88763def8474bc0972fbd1adb0d21670104b7, 4.17, 0
- Linux Linux_kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
- 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-49279?
- CVE-2022-49279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-02-26.
- How severe is CVE-2022-49279?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.