SB20241022206 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel udf



SB20241022206 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel udf

Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241022206
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48946)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the udf_truncate_tail_extent() function in fs/udf/truncate.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.