HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2022-50518

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: parisc: Fix locking in pdc_iodc_print() firmware call Utilize pdc_lock spinlock to protect parallel modifications of the iodc_dbuf...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: parisc: Fix locking in pdc_iodc_print() firmware call Utilize pdc_lock spinlock to protect parallel modifications of the iodc_dbuf[] buffer, check length to prevent buffer overflow of iodc_dbuf[], drop the iodc_retbuf[] buffer and fix some wrong indentings.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.24.5, < 2.6.25

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-50518?

CVE-2022-50518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: parisc: Fix locking in pdc_iodc_print() firmware call Utilize pdc_lock spinlock to protect parallel modifications of the iodc_dbuf...

How severe is CVE-2022-50518?

CVE-2022-50518 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-2022-50518?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.