CVE-2022-0175: redhat enterprise_linux Missing Initialization of Resource

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-0175 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Missing Initialization of Resource vulnerability in redhat enterprise_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 26-08-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A flaw was found in the VirGL virtual OpenGL renderer (virglrenderer). The virgl did not properly initialize memory when allocating a host-backed memory resource. A malicious guest could use this flaw to mmap from the guest kernel and read this uninitialized memory from the host, possibly leading to information disclosure.

• CWE-909Missing Initialization of ResourceThe product does not initialize a critical resource.