Vulnerability identifier: #VU64943

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32296

CWE-ID: CWE-330

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Linux kernel allowing TCP servers to identify clients by observing what source ports are used. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4c2c8f03a5ab7cb04ec64724d7d176d00bcc91e5
http://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17.9
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/07/msg00000.html
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2096901

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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.