CVE-2022-1975
First published: Wed Aug 31 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 March 2025
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =5.18-rc6 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4071bf121d59944d5cd2238de0642f3d7995a997
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-1975
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-1975
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1975
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1975
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1975
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/05/2
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/4071bf121d59944d5cd2238de0642f3d7995a997
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1975?
CVE-2022-1975 is considered critical due to its potential to crash the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1975?
To fix CVE-2022-1975, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are vulnerable to CVE-2022-1975?
Vulnerable Linux kernel versions include 5.18-rc6 and those prior that have not been patched.
What does CVE-2022-1975 vulnerability exploit?
CVE-2022-1975 exploits a sleep-in-atomic bug in the NFC netlink subsystem.
Can CVE-2022-1975 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-1975 can potentially be exploited remotely by simulating an NFC device from user-space.
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