SB2022103013 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel PCMCIA support



SB2022103013 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel PCMCIA support

Published: October 30, 2022 Updated: November 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2022103013
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44034)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the drivers/char/pcmcia/scr24x_cs.c caused by a race between scr24x_open() and scr24x_remove(). An attacker with physical access to device can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.