Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
7.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
76.04
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.9
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.9% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
May 25, 2022
Remediation Due
Jun 15, 2022
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in Linux kernel does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Remediation Directive
Apply updates per vendor instructions.