CVE-2022-1508

Description

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring module in the way a user triggers the io_read() function with some special parameters. This flaw allows a local user to read some memory out of bounds.

References

Link	Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2075533	issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=89c2b3b74918200e46699338d7bcc19b1ea12110	third party advisory patch
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1508	issue tracking third party advisory
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1508	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1508?: CVE-2022-1508 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1508?: To fix CVE-2022-1508, 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-2022-1508 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1508 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-2022-1508?: CVE-2022-1508 affects n/a Kernel.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions