#VU65642 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2078

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#VU65642 Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2078

Published: July 21, 2022 / Updated: August 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU65642
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-2022-2078
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is 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 boundary error within the nft_set_desc_concat_parse() function in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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