CVE-2022-3910: Use after free in IO_uring in the Linux Kernel
First published: Tue Nov 22 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.18<5.19.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc5 | |
| 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://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fc7222c3a9f56271fba02aabbfbae999042f1679
- https://kernel.dance/#fc7222c3a9f56271fba02aabbfbae999042f1679
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-3910
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3910
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3910
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-3910
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-3910
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/fc7222c3a9f56271fba02aabbfbae999042f1679
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3910?
CVE-2022-3910 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3910?
To fix CVE-2022-3910, update the Linux Kernel to a patched version, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or any version beyond the affected ranges.
Which Linux Kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-3910?
CVE-2022-3910 affects Linux Kernel versions from 5.18 to 5.19.11 and specifically 6.0-rc1 to 6.0-rc5.
What does CVE-2022-3910 exploit?
CVE-2022-3910 exploits a Use-After-Free vulnerability in the io_uring component of the Linux Kernel, leading to local privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2022-3910 specific to a certain distribution?
CVE-2022-3910 is a vulnerability in the Linux Kernel and can affect any distribution that uses the vulnerable versions, such as Debian and its derivatives.
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