CVE-2022-1462
MediumAn out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s TeleTYpe subsystem. The issue occurs in how a user triggers a race condition using ioctls TIOCSPTLCK and TIOCGPTPEER and TIOCSTI and TCXONC with leakage of memory in the flush_to_ldisc function. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or read unauthorized random data from memory.
CVSS 3.1 score
6.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2022-1462 is a Race Condition vulnerability
What is Race Condition?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-1462 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2022-1462?
CVE-2022-1462 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2022-1462 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1462?
CVE-2022-1462 has a CVSS score of 6.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1462?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2022-1462. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2022-1462 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2022-1462 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →