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ID:8411 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-34918
ID:8411 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-34918
Published: September 28, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65360
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34918
CWE-ID: CWE-843
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 in the Linux kernel’s Netfilter subsystem in the way a user provides incorrect input of the NFT_DATA_VERDICT type. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a type confusion error and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.