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CVE-2022-3526

Linux Kernel skb macvlan.c macvlan_handle_frame memory leak

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Attend
*SSVC
Descriptions

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel. This vulnerability affects the function macvlan_handle_frame of the file drivers/net/macvlan.c of the component skb. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack can be initiated remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211024.

Se ha encontrado una vulnerabilidad clasificada como problemática en el Kernel de Linux. Esta vulnerabilidad afecta a la función macvlan_handle_frame del archivo drivers/net/macvlan.c del componente skb. La manipulación conlleva a una pérdida de memoria. El ataque puede iniciarse de forma remota. Es recomendado aplicar un parche para corregir este problema. El identificador de esta vulnerabilidad es VDB-211024

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Attend
Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-10-16 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-10-16 CVE Published
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • 2025-04-14 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-401: Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
  • CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Linux
Search vendor "Linux"
 Linux Kernel
Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel"
 >= 5.13 < 5.15.35
Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version " >= 5.13 < 5.15.35"
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Affected
Linux
Search vendor "Linux"
 Linux Kernel
Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel"
 >= 5.16 < 5.17.4
Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version " >= 5.16 < 5.17.4"
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Affected