SB2022111534 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel File System



SB2022111534 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel File System

Published: November 15, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022111534
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-2022-1998)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the copy_event_to_user() function in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and escalate privileges on the system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.