What is CVE-2022-1116?

CVE-2022-1116 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), affecting Linux kernel versions from unspecified onward and patched in 5.4.189 and unspecified. CVE-2022-1116 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1116?

CVE-2022-1116 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-2022-1116?

Yes, CVE-2022-1116 has been patched. Fixed versions include 5.4.189 and unspecified. If you are running Linux kernel unspecified or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

Is CVE-2022-1116 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-1116 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-2022-1116

High

Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in io_uring of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause memory corruption and escalate privileges to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.4.189; version 5.4.24 and later versions.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2022-05-17

Last modified 2024-11-21

CVSS version 3.1

Patch available

Yes

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-2022-1116 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

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions unspecified, 5.4.24 and later are affected. Fixed in 5.4.189, unspecified and their respective stable series.

Affected from

≥ unspecified ≥ 5.4.24

Fixed in

✓ 5.4.189 5.4.x ✓ unspecified

References

4 total

Kernel Git
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/commit/fs/io_uring.c?h=v5.4.189&id=1a623d361ffe5cecd4244a02f449528416360038

Exploit Mailing List Vendor Advisory
Kernel
https://kernel.dance/#1a623d361ffe5cecd4244a02f449528416360038

Patch Third Party Advisory
Packet Storm
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167386/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0086-1.html

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Security
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0004/

Third Party Advisory

Details

CVE ID CVE-2022-1116

Severity High

CVSS score 7.8 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2022-05-17

Modified 2024-11-21

KEV No

Patch

Yes

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1116?

CVE-2022-1116 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) . It affects Linux kernel versions from unspecified onward and has been patched in 5.4.189 and unspecified. CVE-2022-1116 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1116?

CVE-2022-1116 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-2022-1116?

Yes. CVE-2022-1116 has been patched. Fixed versions include 5.4.189 and unspecified. If you are running Linux kernel unspecified or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
Is CVE-2022-1116 actively exploited?

No. CVE-2022-1116 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.