CVE-2022-3170
High
Description
An out-of-bounds access issue was found in the Linux kernel sound subsystem. It could occur when the 'id->name' provided by the user did not end with '\0'. A privileged local user could pass a specially crafted name through ioctl() interface and crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedSep 13, 2022
First seenSep 13, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-125Out-of-bounds read
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 6.0 | — |
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