CVE-2022-2978

Description

A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel NILFS file system was found in the way user triggers function security_inode_alloc to fail with following call to function nilfs_mdt_destroy. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-fsdevel/20220816040859.659129-1-dzm91%40hust.edu.cn/T/#u
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00034.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2978?
CVE-2022-2978 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2978?
To fix CVE-2022-2978, 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-2022-2978 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2978 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-2022-2978?
CVE-2022-2978 affects n/a Kernel.
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