SB2022040830 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel netfilter
Published: April 8, 2022 Updated: May 19, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022040830
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1016)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in net/netfilter/nf_tables_core.c:nft_do_chain in Linux kernel.. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.