#VU61181 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0487 

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#VU61181 Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-0487

Published: March 8, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61181
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0487
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in rtsx_usb_ms_drv_remove in drivers/memstick/host/rtsx_usb_ms.c in memstick in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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