Privilege escalation in F5 Traffix SDC Linux kernel



Published: 2023-05-26
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-4378
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
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) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70442

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4378

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

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 __do_proc_dointvec() function. A local user can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Traffix SDC: 5.1.0 - 5.1.35

CPE2.3 External links

http://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000134768


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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