SB2022120127 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel Bluetooth



SB2022120127 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel Bluetooth

Published: December 1, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022120127
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-2022-42896)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the l2cap_connect() and l2cap_le_connect_req() function in net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c. An attacker with physical proximity to the affected device can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.