#VU64073 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-1972
Published: June 8, 2022 / Updated: June 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64073
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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1972
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the Linux kernel's netfilter subsystem. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds write to escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.