Privilege escalation in Traffix SDC Linux kernel component
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-27666 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Traffix SDC Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | F5 Networks |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU61672
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27666
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within IPsec ESP transformation code in net/ipv4/esp4.c and net/ipv6/esp6.c in Linux kernel. A local unprivileged user can pass specially crafted data to the system, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsTraffix SDC: 5.2.0
External linkshttp://support.f5.com/csp/article/K53648360
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
