CVE-2022-30594 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.8 Published 12 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass seccomp restrictions by manipulating the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag via the PTRACE_SEIZE code path in the Linux kernel.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2022-30594?

CVE-2022-30594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 12 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Linux kernel before 5.17.2 mishandles seccomp permissions. The PTRACE_SEIZE code path allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on setting the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-30594?

It affects 13 products.

Linux distribution packages (8)

`kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP4_Update_26` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12 SP4	All versions	`3-2.2`
`kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP5_Update_30` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12 SP5	All versions	`3-2.2`
`kernel-livepatch-SLE15_Update_29` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15	All versions	`3-150000.2.2`
`kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP1_Update_30` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15 SP1	All versions	`3-150100.2.2`
`kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP2_Update_26` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15 SP2	All versions	`3-150200.2.2`
`kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_17` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15 SP3	All versions	`3-150300.2.2`
`kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP3_Update_44` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSS	All versions	`3-2.2`
`kgraft-patch-SLE12-SP3_Update_44` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3	All versions	`3-2.2`

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Linux kernel, Netapp 8300 Firmware, Netapp 8700 Firmware, Netapp A400 Firmware, Netapp H300s Firmware and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30594?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-30594 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-30594 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as A-233438137, AZL-9747, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-30594, GHSA-c23x-r777-vmjw, PUB-A-233438137, SUSE-SU-2022:1940-1 and 4 more.