Vulnerability identifier: #VU69707

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3594

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the intr_callback() function in drivers/net/usb/r8152.c can be forced to include excessive data info the log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Note, the vulnerability can be triggered remotely.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bpf/bpf-next.git/commit/?id=93e2be344a7db169b7119de21ac1bf253b8c6907

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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.