CVE-2022-0185

Vulnerability details

Linux kernel contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the legacy_parse_param function in the Filesystem Context functionality. This allows an attacker to open a filesystem that does not support the Filesystem Context API and ultimately escalate privileges.

Added to CISA KEV: 2024-08-21

Ransomware campaign use: Unknown

CISA due date: 2024-09-11

Defensive guidance from CISA

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.