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ID:8238 - Exploit for Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-29968
ID:8238 - Exploit for Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-29968
Published: August 10, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64091
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29968
CWE-ID: CWE-665
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 io_uring subsystem in the Linux kernel does not properly initialize data in some situations. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.