CVE-2022-2961: Use After Free

Published Aug 29, 2022
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Updated

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s PLP Rose functionality in the way a user triggers a race condition by calling bind while simultaneously triggering the rosebind() function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.0
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc1
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
Microsoft cm1 kernel 5.10.189.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-2

Event History

Aug 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2961?

CVE-2022-2961 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's PLP Rose functionality that allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate privileges.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-2961?

The Linux kernel versions up to and including 6.0 and Fedora 36 are affected by CVE-2022-2961.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-2961?

CVE-2022-2961 has a severity rating of high (7 out of 10).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-2961?

Apply the necessary updates or patches provided by the Linux kernel or Fedora to fix CVE-2022-2961.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2961?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2961 on the Red Hat and NetApp security advisories provided in the references: [Red Hat Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2961) and [NetApp Advisory](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0004/).

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