Linux Kernel up to 5.18.1 Net Namespace nf_tables_api.c use after free

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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.18.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the component Net Namespace Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-32250. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.18.1 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the file net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c of the component Net Namespace Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was released 06/03/2022. The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-32250 since 06/02/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208562 (CentOS 7 : kpatch-patch (RHSA-2022:5216)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208562). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 208562
Nessus Name: CentOS 7 : kpatch-patch (RHSA-2022:5216)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: git.kernel.org
Timeline
06/02/2022 🔍06/03/2022 🔍
06/03/2022 🔍
10/15/2024 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-32250 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32250
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-201036
Entry
Created: 06/03/2022 07:01Updated: 10/15/2024 18:53
Changes: 06/03/2022 07:01 (41), 06/05/2022 08:22 (1), 10/15/2024 18:53 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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