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CVE-2022-3977

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol) functionality.

Impact

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol) functionality. This issue occurs when a user simultaneously calls DROPTAG ioctl and socket close happens, which could allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
from 5.18 before 5.19.16
from 6.0 before 6.0.2

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