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CVE-2022-48637

7.8 · HIGH
Published Apr 28, 2024 linux CWE-416 EPSS 0.23% (13th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-48637 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

bnxt: prevent skb UAF after handing over to PTP worker

When reading the timestamp is required bnxt_tx_int() hands

over the ownership of the completed skb to the PTP worker.

The skb should not be used afterwards, as the worker may

run before the rest of our code and free the skb, leading

to a use-after-free.

Since dev_kfree_skb_any() accepts NULL make the loss of

ownership more obvious and set skb to NULL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
linux linux_kernel >= 5.14, < 5.15.71 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48637?

CVE-2022-48637 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on April 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48637?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-48637?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-48637?

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