#VU71663 Security features bypass in kernel (Red Hat package) - CVE-2022-1665 

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#VU71663 Security features bypass in kernel (Red Hat package) - CVE-2022-1665

Published: January 30, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU71663
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1665
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
kernel (Red Hat package)
Software vendor:
Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing secure boot lockdown patches applied to kernel. An attacker with physical access to device can bypass the secure boot validation and load non-trusted code on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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