CVE-2022-3169

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A denial of service flaw may occur if there is a consecutive request of the NVME_IOCTL_RESET and the NVME_IOCTL_SUBSYS_RESET through the device file of the driver, resulting in a PCIe link disconnect.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: n/a Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=214771 issue tracking vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00031.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3169?
CVE-2022-3169 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3169?
To fix CVE-2022-3169, 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-2022-3169 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3169 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-2022-3169?
CVE-2022-3169 affects n/a Kernel.
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