SB2022082914 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel UDF implementation
Published: August 29, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022082914
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1943)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the udf_write_fi() function within the UDF file system functionality. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.