CVE-2022-3176: Use-after-free in io_uring in Linux Kernel
First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 11 April 2025
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.1<5.4.212 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.141 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.65 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<5.17 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit?h=linux-5.4.y&id=fc78b2fc21f10c4c9c4d5d659a685710ffa63659
- https://kernel.dance/#fc78b2fc21f10c4c9c4d5d659a685710ffa63659
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230216-0003/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit?h=linux-5.4.y&id=fc78b2fc21f10c4c9c4d5d659a685710ffa63659
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-3176
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3176
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3176
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-3176
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-3176
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3176?
CVE-2022-3176 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise the stability and security of the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3176?
To fix CVE-2022-3176, you should upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel which are 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-3176?
CVE-2022-3176 affects various Linux kernel versions from 5.1 up to 5.4.212 and within specific ranges up to 5.17.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2022-3176?
The risks associated with CVE-2022-3176 include application crashes, data corruption, and possible exploitation by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2022-3176 disclosed?
CVE-2022-3176 was disclosed on November 29, 2022.
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