CVE-2022-1651
First published: Tue Jul 26 2022(Updated: )
A memory leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel in acrn_dev_ioctl in the drivers/virt/acrn/hsm.c function in how the ACRN Device Model emulates virtual NICs in VM. This flaw allows a local privileged attacker to leak unauthorized kernel information, causing a denial of service.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.12<5.15.33 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<5.16.19 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.17<5.17.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.13-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ecd1735f14d6ac868ae5d8b7a2bf193fa11f388b
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0008/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-1651
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/ecd1735f14d6ac868ae5d8b7a2bf193fa11f388b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1651
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-1651
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1651
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1651
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1651?
CVE-2022-1651 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1651?
To fix CVE-2022-1651, upgrade the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, or 6.12.10-1.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2022-1651?
CVE-2022-1651 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel across various distributions.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-1651 enable?
CVE-2022-1651 allows a local privileged attacker to leak unauthorized kernel information.
Is CVE-2022-1651 present in older versions of the Linux kernel?
Yes, CVE-2022-1651 impacts Linux kernel versions between 5.12 and 5.17, inclusive.
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