PT-2022-7684 · Linux+3 · Linux Kernel+3
Thorsten Winkler
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Published
2022-12-08
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Updated
2025-02-11
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CVE-2022-48954
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 versions prior to 6.1.0-20221128.rc7.git1.5aa3bed4ce83.300.fc36.s390x+kasan
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the
qeth l2 br2dev worker() function in the Linux kernel on the s390 platform. This vulnerability can be exploited to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. The vulnerability occurs when the br2dev event work is freed, but the address is still dereferenced.Recommendations
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the
qeth l2 br2dev worker() function until a patch is available.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Astra Linux
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Suse