F5 Traffix SDC update for Linux kernel



Published: 2023-05-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-42703
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Traffix SDC
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor F5 Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU69297

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42703

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the mm/rmap.c in the Linux kernel, related to leaf anon_vma double reuse. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and crash the kernel.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Traffix SDC: 5.2.0 - 5.2.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000134770


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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