CVE - CVE-2022-42432

CVE-ID
CVE-2022-42432	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux Kernel 6.0-rc2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the nft_osf_eval function. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-18540.
References
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MISC:https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/project/netfilter-devel/patch/20220907082618.1193201-1-pablo@netfilter.org/ URL:https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/project/netfilter-devel/patch/20220907082618.1193201-1-pablo@netfilter.org/ MISC:https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1457/ URL:https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1457/
Assigning CNA
Zero Day Initiative
Date Record Created
20221003	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
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Assigned (20221003)
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Proposed (Legacy)
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