CVE Catalog

CVE-2022-3238

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A double-free flaw exists in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 subsystem when a user triggers remount and umount simultaneously. This can crash the system or potentially escalate privileges.

Risk Assessment

A local user could cause a system crash (DoS) or potentially elevate privileges to kernel level.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the NTFS3 fix. Restrict the ability for unprivileged users to mount NTFS filesystems.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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