# CVE-2022-3526: linux: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-3526 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3526, released October 16, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3526
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0118
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 16, 2022

## Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel. This vulnerability affects the function macvlan_handle_frame of the file drivers/net/macvlan.c of the component skb. The manipulation leads to memory leak. The attack can be initiated remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211024.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.17.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3526](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3526.md) | Oct 16, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.17.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3526](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3526.md) | Oct 16, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.17.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3526](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3526.md) | Oct 16, 2022 |

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