CVE-2022-42432

Published Mar 29, 2023

Last updated a year ago

Overview

Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux Kernel 6.0-rc2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the nft_osf_eval function. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-18540.
Source
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
NVD status
Modified

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
4.4
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
0.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

CVSS 3.0

Type
Secondary
Base score
5.1
Impact score
4.2
Exploitability score
0.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CWE-457

Social media

Hype score
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