CVE-2022-1508 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Linux kernel's io_uring module, affecting Linux kernel versions. A local attacker can exploit this flaw by triggering the io_read() function with specific parameters, leading to the disclosure of sensitive memory contents. With a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM), the attack requires local access and has low complexity, primarily impacting confidentiality and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, indicating a low immediate threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
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CVE-2022-1508
Sep 13, 2022An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s io_uring module in the way a user triggers the io_read() function with some special parameters. This flaw allows a local user to read some memory out of bounds.
Aug 9, 2022kernel: out-of-bounds read in iov_iter_revert() in lib/iov_iter.c
Aug 23, 2021