Use After Free Affecting kernel-64k-modules-core package, versions <0:5.14.0-362.8.1.el9_3


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.07% (23rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-KERNEL64KMODULESCORE-5532148
  • published18 Nov 2022
  • disclosed28 Sept 2022

Introduced: 28 Sep 2022

CVE-2022-3523  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 kernel-64k-modules-core to version 0:5.14.0-362.8.1.el9_3 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-64k-modules-core package and not the kernel-64k-modules-core package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file mm/memory.c of the component Driver Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211020.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1