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CVE-2022-0330

kernel, linux kernel, codeready linux builder

A random memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's GPU i915 kernel driver functionality in the way a user may run malicious code on the GPU. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.38%
31.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2022.03.26
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.38%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

A random memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's GPU i915 kernel driver functionality in the way a user may run malicious code on the GPU. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Affected product and versions

Product
kernel, linux kernel, codeready linux builder
Affected versions
>= kernel 5.17-rc2, < 4.4.301, >= 4.5 < 4.9.299, >= 4.10 < 4.14.264, >= 4.15 < 4.19.227, >= 4.20 < 5.4.175, >= 5.5 < 5.10.95, >= 5.11 < 5.15.18, >= 5.16 < 5.16.4, 5.17, 8.0, 8.4, 8.2, 7.7, 7.0, 7, 8, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6
Fixed versions
Verify the fixed release separately for each affected product line

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that kernel, linux kernel, codeready linux builder and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-281