CVE-2022-3238

HIGH

Linux Kernel - Double Free in NTFS3 Subsystem via Simultaneous Remount and Umount

Title source: llm

Description

A double-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s NTFS3 subsystem in how a user triggers remount and umount simultaneously. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2127927

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0021

EPSS Percentile 11.1%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-415 CWE-459

Status published

Products (1)

linux/linux_kernel 6.1 rc2

Published Nov 14, 2022

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026