Linux Kernel up to 6.0.9 Device Disconnect dvb_frontend.c use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.9. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_frontend.c of the component Device Disconnect Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-45885. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.0.9 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_frontend.c of the component Device Disconnect Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/media/dvb-core/dvb_frontend.c has a race condition that can cause a use-after-free when a device is disconnected.

The weakness was published 11/25/2022. The advisory is shared for download at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-45885 since 11/25/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/25/2022).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-45885 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-45885
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-214360

Entryinfo

Created: 11/25/2022 08:29
Changes: 11/25/2022 08:29 (39)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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