CVE-2022-29581
Improper Update of Reference Count vulnerability in net/sched of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause privilege escalation to root. This issue...
- Published
- May 17, 2022
- Updated
- Apr 21, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 59.8%
- Model date
- Oct 15, 2026
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Summary
Improper Update of Reference Count vulnerability in net/sched of Linux Kernel allows local attacker to cause privilege escalation to root. This issue affects: Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.18; version 4.14 and later versions.
Sources
Linux kernel 4.19.72 with a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-29581, demonstrating a local privilege escalation vulnerability for educational analysis and testing.
- linux-4.19.72_CVE-2022-29581Exploit
Linux kernel 4.19.72 with a targeted patch or exploit for CVE-2022-29581, demonstrating a specific kernel vulnerability for security research and binary exploitation analysis.
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