CVE-2022-0185 — Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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From the source
Linux Kernel. Linux kernel contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the legacy_parse_param function in the Filesystem Context functionality. This allows an attacker to open a filesystem that does not support the Filesystem Context API and ultimately escalate privileges. Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2022-0185
- On CISA KEV since
- 2024-08-21
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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