Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s SGI GRU driver in the way the first gru_file_unlocked_ioctl function is called by the user, where a fail pass occurs in the gru_check_chiplet_assignment function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.33, < 4.9.337 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2132640Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/643a16a0eb1d6ac23744bb6e90a00fc21148a9dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20221019031445.901570-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230406-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/kernel/msg4518970.htmlMailing ListPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2132640Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/643a16a0eb1d6ac23744bb6e90a00fc21148a9dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20221019031445.901570-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230406-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/kernel/msg4518970.htmlMailing ListPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-3424?
CVE-2022-3424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s SGI GRU driver in the way the first gru_file_unlocked_ioctl function is called by the user, where a fail pass occurs in the gru_check_chiplet_assi...
How severe is CVE-2022-3424?
CVE-2022-3424 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-2022-3424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.