Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-44034
Published: October 30, 2022 / Updated: November 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83412
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44034
CWE-ID: CWE-416
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 an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the drivers/char/pcmcia/scr24x_cs.c caused by a race between scr24x_open() and scr24x_remove(). An attacker with physical access to device can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the drivers/char/pcmcia/scr24x_cs.c caused by a race between scr24x_open() and scr24x_remove(). An attacker with physical access to device can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.