CVE-2022-45919
CWE-416Published: November 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.10. In drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_ca_en50221.c, a use-after-free can occur is there is a disconnect after an open, because of the lack of a wait_event.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45919 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45919 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts