VDB-198779 · CVE-2022-29968 · GCVE-0-2022-29968

Linux Kernel up to 5.17.5 kiocb fs/io_uring.c io_rw_init_file initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.5. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts the function io_rw_init_file of the file fs/io_uring.c of the component kiocb Handler. The manipulation leads to initialization. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-29968. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.5 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function io_rw_init_file of the file fs/io_uring.c of the component kiocb Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was shared 05/02/2022 as 32452a3eb8b64e01e2be717f518c0be046975b9d. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-29968 since 05/02/2022. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying the patch 32452a3eb8b64e01e2be717f518c0be046975b9d is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 32452a3eb8b64e01e2be717f518c0be046975b9d

Timelineinfo

05/02/2022 🔍
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05/04/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 32452a3eb8b64e01e2be717f518c0be046975b9d
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-29968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-29968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198779

Entryinfo

Created: 05/02/2022 07:33
Updated: 05/04/2022 17:31
Changes: 05/02/2022 07:33 (43), 05/04/2022 17:31 (1)
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