CVE-2022-0185 - Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=722d94847de2

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0185

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