What is CVE-2022-0998?

CVE-2022-0998 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, classified as a Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190). CVE-2022-0998 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-0998?

CVE-2022-0998 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-0998?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2022-0998. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2022-0998 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-0998 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/190.html

CVE-2022-0998

High

An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s virtio device driver code in the way a user triggers the vhost_vdpa_config_validate function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2022-03-30

Last modified 2024-11-21

CVSS version 3.1

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Vector string

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-190

CVE-2022-0998 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-0998 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Kernel.org
https://lore.kernel.org/netdev/20220123001216.2460383-13-sashal%40kernel.org/
Security
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220513-0003/

Third Party Advisory
Kernel patch commit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/1
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2022-0998

Severity High

CVSS score 7.8 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2022-03-30

Modified 2024-11-21

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0998?

CVE-2022-0998 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2022-0998 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-0998?

CVE-2022-0998 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-0998?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2022-0998. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2022-0998 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2022-0998 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. View CWE-190 on MITRE CWE →