CVE-2022-0516

kernel: missing check in ioctl allows kernel memory read/write

Published Mar 8, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability was found in kvm_s390_guest_sida_op in the arch/s390/kvm/kvm-s390.c function in KVM for s390 in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker with a normal user privilege to obtain unauthorized memory write access. This flaw affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.17-rc4.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5092-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-15644 A vulnerability was found in kvm_s390_guest_sida_op in the arch/s390/kvm/kvm-s390.c function in KVM for s390 in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker with a normal user privilege to obtain unauthorized memory write access. This flaw affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.17-rc4.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5337-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5338-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5362-1 Linux kernel (Intel IOTG) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5368-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 11:32 PM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 10, 2022, 5:44 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:20 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 9, 2022, 6:00 AM