PT-2024-8463 · Linux+3 · Linux Kernel+3
Jakub Kicinski
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Published
2022-09-22
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Updated
2025-03-21
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CVE-2022-48637
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
The issue is related to a use-after-free error in the bnxt component of the Linux kernel. This occurs when the
bnxt tx int() function hands over the ownership of a completed skb to the PTP worker and the skb is used afterwards, potentially leading to a use-after-free condition. The worker may run before the rest of the code and free the skb, causing this issue. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices or real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.Recommendations
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