SB2022070107 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for libinput
Published: July 1, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022070107
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1215)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error during logging operation. A local user with ability to control the device name, e.g. /dev/uinput or Bluetooth devices can trigger a format string error and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.