CVE-2022-0185—Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2024-08-21 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2022-0185
Project:
Linux
Product:
Kernel
Date Added:
2024-08-21
Due Date:
2024-09-11
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

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

Additional Notes

  • This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=722d94847de2
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0185

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