Ubuntu update for libinput
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-1215 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-134 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system libinput10 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Format string error
EUVDB-ID: #VU62452
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1215
CWE-ID:
CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error during logging operation. A local user with ability to control the device name, e.g. /dev/uinput or Bluetooth devices can trigger a format string error and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Update the affected package libinput to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 21.10
libinput10 (Ubuntu package): before 1.18.1-1ubuntu0.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5382-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
