CVE-2022-0435: Critical severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2022
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Updated

A remote stack overflow in the TIPC networking module. With FORTIFYSOURCE's stricter memcpy() bounds checking, this can be exploited to cause remote DOS via kernel panic on systems using TIPC. Prior to these bounds checks, and with a canary leak (or no CONFIGSTACKPROTECTOR), this can be exploited for RCE.

Reference: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/10/1

Other sources

A stack overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's TIPC protocol functionality in the way a user sends a packet with malicious content where the number of domain member nodes is higher than the 64 allowed. This flaw allows a remote user to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges if they have access to the TIPC network.

A stack overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s TIPC protocol functionality in the way a user sends a packet with malicious content where the number of domain member nodes is higher than the 64 allowed. This flaw allows a remote user to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges if they have access to the TIPC network.

Affected Software

86 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-348.20.1.rt7.150.el8_5
0:4.18.0-348.20.1.rt7.150.el8_5
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-348.20.1.el8_5
0:4.18.0-348.20.1.el8_5
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-147.65.1.el8_1
0:4.18.0-147.65.1.el8_1
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-193.80.1.rt13.130.el8_2
0:4.18.0-193.80.1.rt13.130.el8_2
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-193.80.1.el8_2
0:4.18.0-193.80.1.el8_2
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-305.40.1.rt7.112.el8_4
0:4.18.0-305.40.1.rt7.112.el8_4
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-305.40.1.el8_4
0:4.18.0-305.40.1.el8_4
redhat/kernel<5.17
5.17
Linux Linux kernel>=4.8<4.9.301
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.266
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.229
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.179
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.100
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.23
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.9
Linux Linux kernel=5.17
Linux Linux kernel=5.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=5.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=5.17-rc3
redhat Codeready Linux Builder=8.0
redhat Codeready Linux Builder=8.4
redhat Codeready Linux Builder Eus=8.2
redhat Codeready Linux Builder Eus For Power Little Endian=8.2
redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus=8.0
redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time=8
redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv=8
redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv Tus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv Tus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time Tus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time Tus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Update Services For Sap Solutions=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Update Services For Sap Solutions=8.4
All of the following
Any of the following
redhat Virtualization=4.0
redhat Virtualization Host=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Ovirt Node=4.4.10
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
All of the following
NetApp H300e Firmware
NetApp H300e
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
All of the following
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700e Firmware
NetApp H700e
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
redhat Virtualization=4.0
redhat Virtualization Host=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
NetApp H300e Firmware
NetApp H300e
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700e Firmware
NetApp H700e
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Information

The TIPC module will NOT be automatically loaded. When required, administrative action is needed to explicitly load this module. Loading the module can be prevented with the following instructions: # echo "install tipc /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-tipc.conf The system will need to be restarted if the tipc module is loaded. In most circumstances, the TIPC kernel module will be unable to be unloaded while any network interfaces are active and the protocol is in use. If the system requires this module to work correctly, this mitigation may not be suitable.

Mitigation

Ensure the tipc module is not loaded; unlike many other network protocols in the Linux kernel, the tipc module cannot be auto-loaded by an unprivileged user.

Event History

Jan 31, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 10, 2022
CVE Published
02:00 PM
Mar 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:03 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0435?

CVE-2022-0435 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote denial of service via kernel panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0435?

To mitigate CVE-2022-0435, upgrade your kernel to versions 0:4.18.0-348.20.1.rt7.150.el8_5 or 0:4.18.0-348.20.1.el8_5 for Red Hat systems.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-0435?

CVE-2022-0435 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing TIPC networking in Red Hat and Fedora distributions.

4

Can CVE-2022-0435 lead to system exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-0435 can result in a remote denial of service, which may crash systems utilizing the vulnerable TIPC module.

5

Is CVE-2022-0435 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2022-0435 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to potentially cause harm without requiring local access.

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