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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
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.