Linux Kernel Pipe post_one_notification uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function post_one_notification of the component Pipe Handler. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized pointer. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-1882. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (unknown version). This affects the function post_one_notification of the component Pipe Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 05/26/2022. The advisory is shared at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-1882 since 05/25/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at lore.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25155). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: lore.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

05/25/2022 🔍
05/26/2022 +1 days 🔍
05/26/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/12/2026 +1417 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1882 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1882
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-200793
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2022 20:34
Updated: 04/12/2026 07:33
Changes: 05/26/2022 20:34 (40), 06/01/2022 09:35 (1), 04/12/2026 07:33 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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