SB20241022227 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel net sctp



SB20241022227 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel net sctp

Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20241022227
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49013)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the sctp_sched_rr_init_sid() function in net/sctp/stream_sched_rr.c, within the sctp_sched_prio_init_sid() function in net/sctp/stream_sched_prio.c, within the sctp_sched_fcfs_init_sid() function in net/sctp/stream_sched.c, within the sctp_stream_shrink_out(), sctp_stream_outq_migrate() and sctp_stream_free() functions in net/sctp/stream.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.