#VU63419 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-28748

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#VU63419 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-28748

Published: May 19, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63419
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28748
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak when working with ax88179_178a devices. An attacker with physical access to the system can inject a malicious USB-drive and remotely obtain data from kernel memory.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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