#VU74019 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2196

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#VU74019 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2196

Published: March 24, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74019
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2196
CWE-ID: CWE-665
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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within nVMX in Linux kernel. A local user can perform speculative execution attacks and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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