CVE-2022-1852

Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s KVM module, which can lead to a denial of service in the x86_emulate_insn in arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c. This flaw occurs while executing an illegal instruction in guest in the Intel CPU.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fee060cd52d69c114b62d1a2948ea9648b5131f9 third party advisory patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2089815 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1852?
CVE-2022-1852 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1852?
To fix CVE-2022-1852, 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-2022-1852 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1852 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-2022-1852?
CVE-2022-1852 affects n/a kernel.
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