PT-2022-7186 · Linux+6 · Linux Kernel+6
Alex
·
Published
2022-05-07
·
Updated
2023-05-16
·
CVE-2022-1882
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's pipes functionality. This issue arises from the manipulation of the pipe after the
free pipe info() function has been called, specifically with the post one notification() function. The flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. Exploitation of this flaw may enable an attacker to gain elevated privileges.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Use After Free
Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Almalinux
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Hat
Suse
Ubuntu