Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel through 5.16.10, certain binary files may have the exec-all attribute if they were built in approximately 2003 (e.g., with GCC 3.2.2 and Linux kernel 2.4.20). This can cause execution of bytes located in supposedly non-executable regions of a file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.16.10 |
| Netapp | H300S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300S | - |
| Netapp | H500S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500S | - |
| Netapp | H700S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700S | - |
| Netapp | H300E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300E | - |
| Netapp | H500E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500E | - |
| Netapp | H700E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700E | - |
| Netapp | H410S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410S | - |
| Netapp | Baseboard Management Controller Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410C | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/1c33bb0507508af24fd754dd7123bd8e997fab2f/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/x0reaxeax/exec-prot-bypassExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220318-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/1c33bb0507508af24fd754dd7123bd8e997fab2f/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/x0reaxeax/exec-prot-bypassExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220318-0005/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-25265?
CVE-2022-25265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel through 5.16.10, certain binary files may have the exec-all attribute if they were built in approximately 2003 (e.g., with GCC 3.2.2 and Linux kernel 2.4.20). This can cause execut...
How severe is CVE-2022-25265?
CVE-2022-25265 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-25265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Netapp H300S Firmware, Netapp H300S, Netapp H500S Firmware, Netapp H500S.