CVE-2022-40768 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.236, linuxlinux-4.19.236

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CVE-2022-40768 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.19.236, linuxlinux-4.19.236

Vulnerability Details

drivers/scsi/stex.c in the Linux kernel through 5.19.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory because stex_queuecommand_lck lacks a memset for the PASSTHRU_CMD case.

Publish Date: 2022-09-18

URL: CVE-2022-40768

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

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: None - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2022-40768

Release Date: 2022-09-18

Fix Resolution: v4.9.331,v4.14.296,v4.19.262,v5.4.218,v5.10.148,v5.15.74,v5.19.16,v6.0.2

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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.

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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.