PT-2022-6733 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
CVE-2022-2961
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Published
2022-08-29
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Updated
2026-08-30
CVSS v3.1
7.0
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel's PLP Rose functionality. This flaw occurs when a user triggers a race condition by calling bind while simultaneously triggering the
rose bind() function, allowing a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. The flaw is associated with the reuse of previously freed memory due to concurrent access to a resource, resulting in a potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Race Condition
Use After Free
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Debian
Linux Kernel