#VU62452 Format string error in libinput - CVE-2022-1215
Published: April 20, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU62452
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/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-2022-1215
CWE-ID: CWE-134
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
libinput
libinput
Software vendor:
Freedesktop.org
Freedesktop.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error during logging operation. A local user with ability to control the device name, e.g. /dev/uinput or Bluetooth devices can trigger a format string error and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.