Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-20132

 

Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-20132

Published: June 9, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU64136
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20132
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in the USB HID component in Linux Kernel. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to gain access to potentially sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-20132

Install updates from vendor's website.

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