{"id":85860,"date":"2025-11-17T00:28:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T00:28:50","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T06:00:00","slug":"cve-2022-21546-linux-kernel-vulnerability-leading-to-potential-system-compromise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2022-21546-linux-kernel-vulnerability-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2022-21546: Linux Kernel Vulnerability leading to Potential System Compromise<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

This report details a recently disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2022-21546, that affects the Linux kernel. The vulnerability lies specifically in the scsi: target subsystem and can potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage. With a CVSS score of 7.7, this vulnerability presents a considerable risk for systems running on the Linux kernel and underscores the need for immediate remediation.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2022-21546
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 7.7)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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