CVE-2022-0500

Description

A flaw was found in unrestricted eBPF usage by the BPF_BTF_LOAD, leading to a possible out-of-bounds memory write in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem due to the way a user loads BTF. This flaw allows a local user to crash or escalate their privileges on the system.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
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Affected: n/a kernel
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0500?
CVE-2022-0500 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0500?
To fix CVE-2022-0500, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0500 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0500 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0500?
CVE-2022-0500 affects n/a kernel.
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