SB2022080222 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 update for kernel 



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

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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.