CVE-2022-1678

High

An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2022-05-25
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.5

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

Weakness type

CWE-911

CVE-2022-1678 is classified as CWE-911

See CWE-911 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-1678 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1678?

    CVE-2022-1678 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 . CVE-2022-1678 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1678?

    CVE-2022-1678 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1678?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2022-1678. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2022-1678 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2022-1678 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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