CVE-2022-3523

Linux Kernel Driver memory.c use after free

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: October 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:59 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorLinux Kernel

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file mm/memory.c of the component Driver Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211020.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

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Remediation

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
HIGH
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-119CWE-416

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