SB2022080222 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 update for kernel
Published: August 2, 2022 Updated: December 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022080222
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32250)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free incorrect NFT_STATEFUL_EXPR in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in Linux kernel. A local user with ability to create user/net namespaces can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.