CVE-2022-3170

Description

An out-of-bounds access issue was found in the Linux kernel sound subsystem. It could occur when the 'id->name' provided by the user did not end with '\0'. A privileged local user could pass a specially crafted name through ioctl() interface and crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6ab55ec0a938c7f943a4edba3d6514f775983887 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5934d9a0383619c14df91af8fd76261dc3de2f5f third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3170?
CVE-2022-3170 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3170?
To fix CVE-2022-3170, 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-2022-3170 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3170 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-2022-3170?
CVE-2022-3170 affects n/a kernel.
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