Vulnerability identifier: #VU66396

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2586

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

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 within the the netfilter subsystem implementation in Linux kernel when preventing one nft object from referencing an nft set in another nft table. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://lore.kernel.org/netfilter-devel/20220809170148.164591-1-cascardo@canonical.com/T/#t
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/09/5
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1118/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?