SB20250226291 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block drbd driver

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SB20250226291 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel block drbd driver

Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250226291
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49085)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the drbd_bitmap_io_from_worker(), notify_resource_state_change(), notify_connection_state_change(), notify_device_state_change(), notify_peer_device_state_change() and broadcast_state_change() functions in drivers/block/drbd/drbd_state.c, within the nla_put_notification_header(), notify_resource_state(), notify_device_state(), notify_connection_state(), notify_peer_device_state(), notify_initial_state_done() and get_initial_state() functions in drivers/block/drbd/drbd_nl.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References