ID:8037 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1972

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8037 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1972

ID:8037 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1972

Published: June 13, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU64073
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1972
CWE-ID: CWE-787
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 a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds write to escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.