Double free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-3238

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU92739

Double free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-3238

Published: November 14, 2022 / Updated: November 17, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92739
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3238
CWE-ID: CWE-415
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 execute arbitrary code.

A double-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NTFS3 subsystem in how a user triggers remount and umount simultaneously. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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