#VU63496 Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-29581

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#VU63496 Improper update of reference count in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-29581

Published: May 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63496
Vulnerability risk: 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-2022-29581
CWE-ID: CWE-911
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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper update of reference count in net/sched in Linux kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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