Ubuntu update for dwarves-dfsg
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-3534 CVE-2022-3606 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-476 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system dwarves (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU72466
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3534
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the btf_dump_name_dups() function in tools/lib/bpf/btf_dump.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Update the affected package dwarves-dfsg to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 20.04
dwarves (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:dwarves_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6215-1
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.
2) NULL pointer dereference
EUVDB-ID: #VU73782
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3606
CWE-ID:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the find_prog_by_sec_insn() function in tools/lib/bpf/libbpf.c of the BPF component. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package dwarves-dfsg to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04 - 20.04
dwarves (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6215-1
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.
