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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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