#VU63427 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0854

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#VU63427 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0854

Published: May 19, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63427
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0854
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 a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in the Linux kernel’s DMA subsystem when processing DMA_FROM_DEVICE calls. A local user can trigger a memory leak error and read random memory from the kernel space.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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