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ID:9235 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2078
ID:9235 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-2078
Published: August 7, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65642
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2078
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nft_set_desc_concat_parse() function in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.