#VU69707 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-3594
Published: November 29, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69707
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3594
CWE-ID: CWE-532
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the intr_callback() function in drivers/net/usb/r8152.c can be forced to include excessive data info the log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.
Note, the vulnerability can be triggered remotely.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.