#VU64091 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-29968
Published: June 8, 2022 / Updated: August 10, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64091
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29968
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
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.