VDB-221458 · CVE-2022-3707 · Nessus 236642

Linux Kernel up to 6.1-rc2 Intel GVT-g Graphics Driver intel_gvt_dma_map_guest_page double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1-rc2. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is the function intel_gvt_dma_map_guest_page of the component Intel GVT-g Graphics Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to double free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-3707. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1-rc2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function intel_gvt_dma_map_guest_page of the component Intel GVT-g Graphics Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was presented 02/18/2023. The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-3707 since 10/26/2022. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236642 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0042: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0042)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.1-rc3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at lore.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236642). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236642
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0042: cloud-kernel bugfix, enhancement and (ALINUX3-SA-2023:0042)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.1-rc3
Patch: lore.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

10/26/2022 🔍
02/18/2023 +115 days 🔍
02/18/2023 +0 days 🔍
05/19/2025 +821 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3707 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3707
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221458

Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2023 09:04
Updated: 05/19/2025 06:44
Changes: 02/18/2023 09:04 (42), 03/23/2023 08:12 (1), 03/23/2023 08:13 (10), 05/19/2025 06:44 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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