CVE-2022-1678

Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory openanolis.cn Third-Party Advisory openanolis.cn Third-Party Advisory openanolis.cn Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory netapp.com
Affected: n/a kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=61 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20200602080425.93712-1-kerneljasonxing%40gmail.com/
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0a70f118475e037732557796accd0878a00fc25a third party advisory patch
https://gitee.com/anolis/cloud-kernel/commit/bed537da691b permissions required
https://anas.openanolis.cn/cves/detail/CVE-2022-1678 third party advisory
https://anas.openanolis.cn/errata/detail/ANSA-2022:0143 third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220715-0001/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1678?
CVE-2022-1678 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1678?
To fix CVE-2022-1678, 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-2022-1678 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1678 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-2022-1678?
CVE-2022-1678 affects n/a kernel.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.