Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for kernel-rt
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-42703 CVE-2022-4378 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV Operating systems & Components / Operating system kernel-rt (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU69297
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42703
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the mm/rmap.c in the Linux kernel, related to leaf anon_vma double reuse. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and crash the kernel.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV: 7
kernel-rt (Red Hat package): before 3.10.0-1160.88.1.rt56.1233.el7
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_real_time:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_real_time_for_nfv:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1092
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU70442
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4378
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the __do_proc_dointvec() function. A local user can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV: 7
kernel-rt (Red Hat package): before 3.10.0-1160.88.1.rt56.1233.el7
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_real_time:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_real_time_for_nfv:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1092
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
