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CVE-2022-48636

7.8 · HIGH
Published Apr 28, 2024 linux CWE-476 EPSS 0.24% (14th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-48636 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

s390/dasd: fix Oops in dasd_alias_get_start_dev due to missing pavgroup

Fix Oops in dasd_alias_get_start_dev() function caused by the pavgroup

pointer being NULL.

The pavgroup pointer is checked on the entrance of the function but

without the lcu->lock being held. Therefore there is a race window

between dasd_alias_get_start_dev() and _lcu_update() which sets

pavgroup to NULL with the lcu->lock held.

Fix by checking the pavgroup pointer with lcu->lock held.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 2.6.25, < 4.9.330 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48636?

CVE-2022-48636 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48636?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-48636?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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