Advisory Details

August 24th, 2022

Linux Kernel Watch Queue Race Condition Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-22-1165
ZDI-CAN-17291

CVE ID CVE-2022-2959
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Linux
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Kernel
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges 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 pipe buffers. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Linux has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2959
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-05-25 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-08-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Selim Enes Karaduman @Enesdex
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