SB2022033033 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel
Published: March 30, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022033033
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0998)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's virtio device driver code in the way a user triggers the vhost_vdpa_config_validate function. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.