CVE-2022-48423 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ntfs3 filesystem driver, specifically affecting versions before 6.1.3, due to improper validation of resident attribute names. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating that a local attacker with low privileges could exploit it with low complexity to achieve high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 6.1.3CPE 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:H/I:H/A:H
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CVE-2022-48423
Apr 11, 2023kernel: ntfs3: out-of-bounds write in mi_enum_attr()
Mar 18, 2023In the Linux kernel before 6.1.3 fs/ntfs3/record.c does not validate resident attribute names. An out-of-bounds write may occur.
Mar 14, 2023