CVE-2022-3238 is a double-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 subsystem, affecting Linux kernel versions. This flaw can be triggered by a local user simultaneously remounting and unmounting a file system. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), successful exploitation could lead to system crashes or local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain elevated access. Currently, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), nor is it listed on the KEV catalog, indicating no active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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