7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-1786: Use After Free

First published: Wed May 18 2022(Updated: )

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring subsystem in the way a user sets up a ring with IORING_SETUP_IOPOLL with more than one task completing submissions on this ring. This flaw allows a local user to crash or escalate their privileges on the system.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/linux
4.19.249-2
4.19.289-2
5.10.197-1
5.10.191-1
6.1.66-1
6.1.69-1
6.5.13-1
6.6.8-1
Google Android
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.12
Netapp H410c Firmware
Netapp H410c
Netapp H300s Firmware
Netapp H300s
Netapp H500s Firmware
Netapp H500s
Netapp H700s Firmware
Netapp H700s
Netapp H410s Firmware
Netapp H410s

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-1786.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-1786?

    CVE-2022-1786 has a severity value of 7, which is considered high.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-1786?

    CVE-2022-1786 affects the Linux kernel (versions between 5.10 and 5.12) and Netapp H410c Firmware.

  • How does CVE-2022-1786 affect the system?

    CVE-2022-1786 allows a local user to crash or escalate their privileges on the system.

  • Are there any fixes available for CVE-2022-1786?

    Yes, fixes are available. Please refer to the references for more information on how to apply the fixes.

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