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CVE-2022-39897

4.4 · MEDIUM

Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in kernel prior to SMR Dec-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to access the kernel address information via log.

Published Dec 8, 2022CWE-200EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2022-39897 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in kernel prior to SMR Dec-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to access the kernel address information via log.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39897?

CVE-2022-39897 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-39897?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-39897?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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