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CVE-2022-3977

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2023-01-12 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 Platforms

Linux Linux Kernel

Weakness Type

CWE-416, CWE-416

References