HIGH
CVE-2022-45884
CWE-362Published: November 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/media/dvb-core/dvbdev.c has a use-after-free, related to dvb_register_device dynamically allocating fops.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45884 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.0.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230113-0006/Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230113-0006/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-45884
CVSS Score7.0 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 25, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-362)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45884 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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