SB2022111454 - Double free in Linux kernel
Published: November 14, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022111454
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) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3238)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
A double-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 subsystem in how a user triggers remount and umount simultaneously. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.