#VU65641 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1973

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#VU65641 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1973

Published: July 21, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65641
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1973
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 within the NTFS file system implementation in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and crash the system or gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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