SB2022050942 - Fedora 35 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools



SB2022050942 - Fedora 35 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools

Published: May 9, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022050942
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29968)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to io_uring subsystem in the Linux kernel does not properly initialize data in some situations. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.