CVE-2022-2663

Medium

An issue was found in the Linux kernel in nf_conntrack_irc where the message handling can be confused and incorrectly matches the message. A firewall may be able to be bypassed when users are using unencrypted IRC with nf_conntrack_irc configured.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2022-09-01
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

5.3

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

Weakness type

CWE-923

CVE-2022-2663 is classified as CWE-923

See CWE-923 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2022-2663 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-2022-2663?

    CVE-2022-2663 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10 . CVE-2022-2663 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-2663?

    CVE-2022-2663 has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-2663?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2022-2663. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2022-2663 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2022-2663 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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