CVE-2022-1678

moderate-risk
Published 2022-05-25

An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.

Do I need to act?

~
1.5% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Vendors

41
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 19/34 · Moderate