A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NFC core functionality due to a race condition between kobject creation and delete. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN privilege to leak kernel information.
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CVE-2022-1974 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.236
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
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NFC core functionality due to a race condition between kobject creation and delete. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN privilege to leak kernel information.
Publish Date: 2022-08-31
URL: CVE-2022-1974
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.1)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: High - 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-2022-1974
Release Date: 2022-08-31
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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