CVE-2022-42896

Info Leak in l2cap_core in the Linux Kernel

Description

There are use-after-free vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel's net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c's l2cap_connect and l2cap_le_connect_req functions which may allow code execution and leaking kernel memory (respectively) remotely via Bluetooth. A remote attacker could execute code leaking kernel memory via Bluetooth if within proximity of the victim. We recommend upgrading past commit  https://www.google.com/url https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/711f8c3fb3db61897080468586b970c87c61d9e4 https://www.google.com/url

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory kernel.dance
Affected: Linux Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42896?
CVE-2022-42896 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42896?
To fix CVE-2022-42896, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42896 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42896 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42896?
CVE-2022-42896 affects Linux Linux Kernel.
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