CVE-2022-1508

Medium

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring module in the way a user triggers the io_read() function with some special parameters. This flaw allows a local user to read some memory out of bounds.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2022-08-31
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.1

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2022-1508 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

4 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1508?

    CVE-2022-1508 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2022-1508 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1508?

    CVE-2022-1508 has a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1508?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2022-1508 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2022-1508 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2022-1508 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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