CVE-2022-48804: vt_ioctl: fix array_index_nospec in vt_setactivate

Published Jul 16, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

vtioctl: fix arrayindexnospec in vtsetactivate

arrayindexnospec ensures that an out-of-bounds value is set to zero on the transient path. Decreasing the value by one afterwards causes a transient integer underflow. vsa.console should be decreased first and then sanitized with arrayindexnospec.

Kasper Acknowledgements: Jakob Koschel, Brian Johannesmeyer, Kaveh Razavi, Herbert Bos, Cristiano Giuffrida from the VUSec group at VU Amsterdam.

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.9.302
4.9.302
redhat/kernel<4.14.267
4.14.267
redhat/kernel<4.19.230
4.19.230
redhat/kernel<5.4.180
5.4.180
redhat/kernel<5.10.101
5.10.101
redhat/kernel<5.15.24
5.15.24
redhat/kernel<5.16.10
5.16.10
redhat/kernel<5.17
5.17
Linux Linux kernel<4.9.302
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.267
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.320
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.180
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.101
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.24
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.16.10
Linux Linux kernel=5.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=5.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=5.17-rc3
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:43 AM
Description
Apr 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48804?

CVE-2022-48804 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a potential risk to the system's integrity and availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48804?

To fix CVE-2022-48804, upgrade your Linux kernel to the latest versions specified in the remediation section, such as 4.9.302, 4.14.267, 4.19.230, 5.4.180, 5.10.101, 5.15.24, 5.16.10, or 5.17.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-48804?

CVE-2022-48804 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the specified remediate versions for each affected release.

4

Is CVE-2022-48804 related to any specific functionality in the Linux kernel?

Yes, CVE-2022-48804 is specifically related to improvements in the vt_ioctl functionality within the Linux kernel.

5

What impact could CVE-2022-48804 have on my system?

If exploited, CVE-2022-48804 could lead to unauthorized access or altered system behavior, potentially compromising system security.

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