HIGH
CVE-2022-48502
CWE-125Published: May 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.2. The ntfs3 subsystem does not properly check for correctness during disk reads, leading to an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_set_ea in fs/ntfs3/xattr.c.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-48502 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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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-20230703-0004/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=8778f030156c6cd16d72Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230703-0004/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=8778f030156c6cd16d72Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-48502
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 31, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-48502 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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