ID:12532 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0185

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12532 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0185

ID:12532 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0185

Published: April 1, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59695
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0185
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the legacy_parse_param() function in fs/fs_context.c in Linux kernel. A local user can tun a specially crafted program to trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.



Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.