CVE-2022-48757

net: fix information leakage in /proc/net/ptype

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: fix information leakage in /proc/net/ptype In one net namespace, after creating a packet socket without binding it to a device, users in other net namespaces can observe the new `packet_type` added by this packet socket by reading `/proc/net/ptype` file. This is minor information leakage as packet socket is namespace aware. Add a net pointer in `packet_type` to keep the net namespace of of corresponding packet socket. In `ptype_seq_show`, this net pointer must be checked when it is not NULL.

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48757?
CVE-2022-48757 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-48757?
To fix CVE-2022-48757, 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-2022-48757 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-48757 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-2022-48757?
CVE-2022-48757 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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