Vulnerability identifier: #VU63816
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
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 NFC stack. A local user can trigger use-after-free error to escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel:
External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2000585
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00012.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5096
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220318-0007/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.