CVE-2022-21504

Description

The code in UEK6 U3 was missing an appropiate file descriptor count to be missing. This resulted in a use count error that allowed a file descriptor to a socket to be closed and freed while it was still in use by another portion of the kernel. An attack with local access can operate on the socket, and cause a denial of service. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Oracle Corporation Oracle Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/oracle/linux-uek/commit/49c68f5f892d8c2be00e0a89ff2a035422c03b59 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21504?
CVE-2022-21504 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21504?
To fix CVE-2022-21504, 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-2022-21504 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21504 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-2022-21504?
CVE-2022-21504 affects Oracle Corporation Oracle Linux.
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