#VU63791 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1204

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#VU63791 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1204

Published: May 30, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63791
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-2022-1204
CWE-ID: CWE-416
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 a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality when user connects with the protocol. A local user can trigger use-after-free error to perform a denial of service attack or escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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