CVE-2022-48954
kernel: s390/qeth: fix use-after-free in hsci
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · September 14, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the s390/qeth component of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability, known as a use-after-free, occurs when the system attempts to access memory that has already been released. A local attacker could exploit this to cause a system crash, leading to a denial of service, or potentially gain elevated privileges.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free