SB2022081107 - Resource management error in Linux kernel POSIX CPU timers
Published: August 11, 2022 Updated: August 25, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022081107
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2585)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources in POSIX CPU timers when handling death of a process. A local user can crash the kernel or execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.