Review reviewHigh

CVE-2022-1055

Linux Kernel, linux_kernel, linux kernel

A use-after-free exists in the Linux Kernel in tc_new_tfilter that could allow a local attacker to gain privilege escalation. The exploit requires unprivileged user namespaces. We recommend upgrading past commit 04c2a47ffb13c29778e2a14e414ad4cb5a5db4b5

CVSS
8.6
EPSS
0.50%
40.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2022.03.30
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.50%
Technical severityCVSS 8.6

Vulnerability overview

A use-after-free exists in the Linux Kernel in tc_new_tfilter that could allow a local attacker to gain privilege escalation. The exploit requires unprivileged user namespaces. We recommend upgrading past commit 04c2a47ffb13c29778e2a14e414ad4cb5a5db4b5

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Kernel, linux_kernel, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 5.1.0 < 5.4.177, >= 5.5.0 < 5.10.97, >= 5.11.0 < 5.15.20, >= 5.16.0 < 5.16.6, < 5.17_rc3, >= 5.1 < 5.17, 5.17, 8.0, 35, 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 21.10, 22.04
Fixed versions
5.17

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Kernel, linux_kernel, linux kernel 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:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CWE
CWE-416