CVE-2022-48999
kernel: ipv4: Handle attempt to delete multipath route when fib_info contains an nh reference
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel. When fib_info contains an nh reference, the handle attempts to delete the multipath route.
Statement
This issue is considered a moderate impact flaw, as the exploitation for this will expose TCP protocol data and may lead to a partial DOS.
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
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 · 7.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read