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CVE-2022-28356: In the Linux kernel before 5.17.1, a refcount leak bug was found in net/llc/af_llc.c.

In the Linux kernel before 5.17.1, a refcount leak bug was found in net/llc/af_llc.c.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2022-28356 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local, low-privileged user degrade system availability. It is not described as exposing data or enabling remote compromise. Business urgency is highest for shared Linux hosts, container platforms, and appliances where untrusted users or workloads can run code locally. Exposure is limited to Linux systems running affected kernels before the relevant fixed package. Risk is higher where local users, tenants, containers, or third-party applications can execute code. Debian and NetApp advisories indicate downstream/vendor impact should be checked through vendor package guidance. Treat as a moderate availability risk. It is not a remote takeover issue in the provided evidence, but shared Linux infrastructure should be patched promptly because local low-privileged execution is enough to trigger the vulnerable condition. Mitigation focus: Update Linux kernels to vendor packages containing the upstream fix.; For mainline kernels, use Linux 5.17.1 or later fixed builds.; Apply Debian security updates referenced in DSA-5127, DSA-5173, or DLA-3065-1 where applicable..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-28356Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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