CVE-2022-4968

Public Exploit

Description

netplan leaks the private key of wireguard to local users. Versions after 1.0 are not affected.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory launchpad.net Vendor Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Canonical Ltd. Netplan
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/canonical/netplan/commit/4c39b75b5c6ae7d976bda6da68da60d9a7f085ee patch
https://bugs.launchpad.net/netplan/+bug/1987842 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/netplan.io/+bug/2065738 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-4968 issue tracking us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4968?
CVE-2022-4968 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4968?
To fix CVE-2022-4968, 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-2022-4968 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4968 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-4968?
CVE-2022-4968 affects Canonical Ltd. Netplan.
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