Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol) functionality. This issue occurs when a user simultaneously calls DROPTAG ioctl and socket close happens, which could allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Published: 2023-01-12
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-43307 A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol) functionality. This issue occurs when a user simultaneously calls DROPTAG ioctl and socket close happens, which could allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5793-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5793-2 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5793-3 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5793-4 Linux kernel (IBM) vulnerabilities
History

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0000

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Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2025-04-08T18:03:56.887Z

Reserved: 2022-11-13T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2022-3977

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-03T01:27:53.994Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2023-01-12T19:15:24.327

Modified: 2025-04-08T18:15:44.317

Link: CVE-2022-3977

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2022-10-23T09:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2022-3977 - Bugzilla

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