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ID:7457 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0487
ID:7457 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0487
Published: March 8, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61181
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0487
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in rtsx_usb_ms_drv_remove in drivers/memstick/host/rtsx_usb_ms.c in memstick in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.