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| Updated: 2023-04-11
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 19
CVE-ID CVE-2021-4197
CVE-2022-0168
CVE-2022-1016
CVE-2022-1048
CVE-2022-1158
CVE-2022-1195
CVE-2022-1198
CVE-2022-1199
CVE-2022-1204
CVE-2022-1205
CVE-2022-1353
CVE-2022-1516
CVE-2022-26490
CVE-2022-27666
CVE-2022-28356
CVE-2022-28388
CVE-2022-28389
CVE-2022-28390
CVE-2022-29582
CWE-ID CWE-264
CWE-476
CWE-416
CWE-787
CWE-200
CWE-119
CWE-122
CWE-401
CWE-415
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #14 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

linux (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 19 vulnerabilities.

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU61258

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4197

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing permissions checks within the cgroups (control groups) functionality of Linux Kernel when writing into a file descriptor. A local low privileged process can trick a higher privileged parent process into writing arbitrary data into files, which can result in denial of service or privileges escalation.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

2) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU63789

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0168

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in the Linux kernel’s smb2_ioctl_query_info function in the fs/cifs/smb2ops.c Common Internet File System (CIFS). A privileged (CAP_SYS_ADMIN) attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

3) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU62028

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1016

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in net/netfilter/nf_tables_core.c:nft_do_chain in Linux kernel.. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

4) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63428

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1048

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel’s sound subsystem in the way a user triggers concurrent calls of PCM hw_params. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges and perform a denial-of-service attack.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

5) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU63166

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1158

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due the KVM implementation in Linux kernel does not properly perform guest page table updates in some situations. A remote user on the guest operating system can trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service attack against the host OS.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63430

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1195

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the drivers/net/hamradio. A local user can cause a denial of service (DOS) when the mkiss or sixpack device is detached.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63431

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1198

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the drivers/net/hamradio/6pack.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack by simulating Amateur Radio.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

8) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU63432

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1199

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a Null pointer dereference and use after free errors in the ax25_release() function. A local user can simulate Amateur Radio and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

9) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63791

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1204

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

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 Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality when user connects with the protocol. A local user can trigger use-after-free error to perform a denial of service attack or escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

10) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU63433

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1205

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a null pointer dereference and use after free errors in the net/ax25/ax25_timer.c. A local user can simulate Amateur Radio and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

11) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU63388

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1353

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the pfkey_register function in net/key/af_key.c in the Linux kernel. A local user can gain unauthorized access to kernel memory, leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

12) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU63158

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1516

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference error in the Linux kernel’s X.25 set of standardized network protocols functionality. A local user can terminate session using a simulated Ethernet card and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

13) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU62601

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26490

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the st21nfca_connectivity_event_received() function in drivers/nfc/st21nfca/se.c in Linux kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

14) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU61672

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27666

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within IPsec ESP transformation code in net/ipv4/esp4.c and net/ipv6/esp6.c in Linux kernel. A local unprivileged user can pass specially crafted data to the system, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

15) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU63390

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28356

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform DoS attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in net/llc/af_llc.c component. A remote attacker can force the system to leak memory and perform denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63160

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28388

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the usb_8dev_start_xmit in drivers/net/can/usb/usb_8dev.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

17) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63162

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28389

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in mcba_usb_start_xmit in drivers/net/can/usb/mcba_usb.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

18) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63164

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28390

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in ems_usb_start_xmit in drivers/net/can/usb/ems_usb.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.

19) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63792

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29582

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

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 io_uring timeouts() function in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a race condition between timeout flush and removal to cause a denial of service or escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update linux package to version 5.10.113-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

linux (Debian package): before 5.10.113-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5127


Q & A

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.



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