Ubuntu update for linux-azure-fde

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU69803

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3628

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the brcmf_fweh_event_worker() function in drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/fweh.c. A local user can use a specially crafted device to trigger memory corruption and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70463

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3640

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the 2cap_conn_del() function in net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c in Linux kernel. An attacker with physical proximity to device can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU69298

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3649

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the nilfs2 filesystem driver in nilfs_new_inode() function in fs/nilfs2/inode.c in Linux kernel. A remote attacker can trick the victim into mounting a specially crafted image, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU68340

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41849

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the drivers/video/fbdev/smscufx.c in the Linux kernel. An attacker with physical proximity to the system can remove the USB device while calling open(), cause a race condition between the ufx_ops_open and ufx_usb_disconnect and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU69792

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41850

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the roccat_report_event() function in drivers/hid/hid-roccat.c. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Access of Uninitialized Pointer

EUVDB-ID: #VU69796

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42895

CWE-ID: CWE-824 - Access of Uninitialized Pointer

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unauthorized access of uninitialized pointer within the l2cap_parse_conf_req() function in net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c. An attacker with physical proximity to the affected device can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU71065

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20928

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Binder driver. A local application can trigger a race condition and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux-azure-fde to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1103-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1103.109+cvm1.1

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1103.109+cvm1.36

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5909-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.