Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
CVSS Score
6.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.16.18 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/13/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/23/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2065323ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/13/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/23/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2065323ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1015?
CVE-2022-1015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-1015?
CVE-2022-1015 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1015?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora.