| CVE ID | CVE-2022-1972 |
| CVSS SCORE | 3.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Linux |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Kernel |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of nft_objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilties to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Linux has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2078#notes |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Team Orca of Sea Security (@seasecresponse), security.sea.com |
