Vulnerability identifier: #VU63386

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1011

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the write() function of FUSE filesystem. A local user can retireve (partial) /etc/shadow hashes and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/mszeredi/fuse.git/commit/?h=for-next
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064855

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?