CVE-2022-21499
kernel: possible to use the debugger to write zero into a location of choice
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 25, 2022
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the kernel/debug/debug_core.c in the Linux kernel in lockdown mode. This flaw allows an attacker with local access to trigger the debugger, bypass lockdown and write anonymously.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-267 · Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions