CVE-2022-3524

Linux Kernel IPv6 ipv6_renew_options memory leak

Published Oct 16, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ipv6_renew_options of the component IPv6 Handler. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack can be launched remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211021 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3244-1 linux-5.10 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3245-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-42891 A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ipv6_renew_options of the component IPv6 Handler. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack can be launched remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211021 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5754-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5754-2 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5755-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5755-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5756-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5756-2 Linux kernel (GKE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5756-3 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5757-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5757-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5758-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5773-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5774-1 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5779-1 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5780-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5789-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-401

    Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime

  • CWE-404

    Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulDB
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 1:42 PM
Reserved
Oct 16, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 16, 2022, 10:15 AM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 2:17 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 12, 2022, 12:00 AM