SB20241022226 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel afs
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241022226
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49012)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the afs_put_server() function in fs/afs/server.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.