SB2022033117 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel



SB2022033117 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel

Published: March 31, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022033117
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1055)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tc_new_tfilter in Linux kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.