cvedb.io
CVE-2022-21504
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-06-14T18:15:08.070 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:26:24.037

Summary

The code in UEK6 U3 was missing an appropiate file descriptor count to be missing. This resulted in a use count error that allowed a file descriptor to a socket to be closed and freed while it was still in use by another portion of the kernel. An attack with local access can operate on the socket, and cause a denial of service. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Affected products

oracle — linux

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when oracle ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.