#VU63431 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1198

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#VU63431 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1198

Published: May 19, 2022 / Updated: May 19, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63431
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1198
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack by simulating Amateur Radio.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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