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CVE-2022-0998

kernel: an integer overflow in the vhost_vdpa_config_validate() can lead to out-of-bounds access on top of a 32-bit Linux kernel

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7

CVSS 3.1

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Published · January 22, 2022

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s virtio device driver code in the way a user triggers the vhost_vdpa_config_validate function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound