Vulnerability Description
A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel UDF file system functionality was found in the way user triggers udf_file_write_iter function for the malicious UDF image. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system. Actual from Linux kernel 4.2-rc1 till 5.17-rc2.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2.1, < 5.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/13/2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7fExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=eaPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220114172329.ygzry5rlz64ua2nr%40quack3.lan/T/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5095Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/13/2PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7fExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=eaPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220114172329.ygzry5rlz64ua2nr%40quack3.lan/T/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5095Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0617?
CVE-2022-0617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel UDF file system functionality was found in the way user triggers udf_file_write_iter function for the malicious UDF image. A local user could use th...
How severe is CVE-2022-0617?
CVE-2022-0617 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.