In linux kernerl before v4.9.313,v4.14.278,v4.19.242,v5.4.193,v5.10.115,v5.15.39,v5.17.7, and v5.18-rc6, there is use-after-free vulnerability in /net/nfc/core.c that allows attacker to crash linux kernel by simulating nfc device from user-space. This is caused by improper check
device_is_registered() in nfc netlink related functions.
: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.
CVE-2022-1974 - Medium 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 base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
Vulnerability Details
In linux kernerl before v4.9.313,v4.14.278,v4.19.242,v5.4.193,v5.10.115,v5.15.39,v5.17.7, and v5.18-rc6, there is use-after-free vulnerability in /net/nfc/core.c that allows attacker to crash linux kernel by simulating nfc device from user-space. This is caused by improper check device_is_registered() in nfc netlink related functions.
Publish Date: 2022-06-02
URL: CVE-2022-1974
CVSS 3 Score Details (6.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Adjacent - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - 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://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2022-1974
Release Date: 2022-06-02
Fix Resolution: v4.9.313,v4.14.278,v4.19.242,v5.4.193,v5.10.115,v5.15.39,v5.17.7
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