SB2022070219 - Ubuntu update for linux-hwe-5.13



SB2022070219 - Ubuntu update for linux-hwe-5.13

Published: July 2, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022070219
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) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28388)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the usb_8dev_start_xmit in drivers/net/can/usb/usb_8dev.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.