CVE-2022-3606

Medium

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function find_prog_by_sec_insn of the file tools/lib/bpf/libbpf.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211749 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2022-10-19
Last modified 2025-11-03
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Not yet patched

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

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:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-404

CVE-2022-3606 is classified as CWE-404

See CWE-404 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions n/a and later are affected. No fixed version recorded yet.

Affected from
≥ n/a

References

3 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-3606?

    CVE-2022-3606 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from n/a onward . CVE-2022-3606 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-3606?

    CVE-2022-3606 has a CVSS score of 5.5 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:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-3606?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2022-3606 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2022-3606 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2022-3606 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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