There exists a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel through io_uring and the IORING_OP_SPLICE operation. If IORING_OP_SPLICE is missing the IO_WQ_WORK_FILES flag which — CVE-2022-4696

Date
Source
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Threat
high
CVSS
7.8

Summary

Advisory CVE-2022-4696. There exists a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel through io_uring and the IORING_OP_SPLICE operation. If IORING_OP_SPLICE… Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 7.8. See the official…

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

  • Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
  • Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
  • Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
  • Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

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