CVE-2022-1015
CVE-2022-1015 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1015?
- A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in linux/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the netfilter subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds write issue.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1015?
- CVE-2022-1015 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-1015 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1015?
- CVE-2022-1015 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1015?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1015 published?
- CVE-2022-1015 was published on 2022-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.dbouman.nl/2022/04/02/How-The-Tables-Have-Turned-CVE-2022-1015-1016/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0090-1.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/25/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/13/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/23/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2065323
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/205
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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