WS-2022-0018 (High) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.238 - autoclosed

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WS-2022-0018 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.238

The Linux Kernel

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in HEAD commit: 63fcdaa32317d63a37988731632cf4e8d4c6072a

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/net/ipv4/af_inet.c /net/ipv4/af_inet.c

Vulnerability Details

net: fix use-after-free in tw_timer_handler

Publish Date: 2022-01-11

URL: WS-2022-0018

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2022-1000053

Release Date: 2022-01-11

Fix Resolution: v5.15.13

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.