ID:10277 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2590

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10277 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2590

ID:10277 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2590

Published: August 2, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU66544
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2590
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to shared memory (shmem / tmpfs). A local user can write to arbitrary files without having write permissions.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.