Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12 hix5hd2_rx use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is the function hix5hd2_rx. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-48960. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.12. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function hix5hd2_rx. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: hisilicon: Fix potential use-after-free in hix5hd2_rx() The skb is delivered to napi_gro_receive() which may free it, after calling this, dereferencing skb may trigger use-after-free.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48960 since 08/22/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/18/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210933 (openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2024:3983-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.9.336, 4.14.302, 4.19.269, 5.4.227, 5.10.159, 5.15.83 or 6.0.13 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 179499e7a240/8067cd244cea/3a4eddd1cb02/1b6360a093ab/93aaa4bb72e3/b8ce0e6f9f88/b6307f7a2fc1/433c07a13f59 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (210933) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3251). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • NetApp StorageGRID
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Kyocera Printer
  • NetApp AFF
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • NetApp FAS
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell PowerScale OneFS

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 210933
Nessus Name: openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2024:3983-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 4.9.336/4.14.302/4.19.269/5.4.227/5.10.159/5.15.83/6.0.13
Patch: 179499e7a240/8067cd244cea/3a4eddd1cb02/1b6360a093ab/93aaa4bb72e3/b8ce0e6f9f88/b6307f7a2fc1/433c07a13f59

Timelineinfo

08/22/2024 🔍
10/21/2024 +60 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/18/2026 +454 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48960 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48960
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281364
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3251 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2024 23:05
Updated: 01/18/2026 21:45
Changes: 10/21/2024 23:05 (57), 10/25/2024 00:27 (12), 11/14/2024 10:13 (2), 07/22/2025 19:54 (7), 09/29/2025 10:23 (1), 10/05/2025 07:43 (1), 01/18/2026 21:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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