CVE-2022-49388
Feb. 27, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
7.8
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ubi: ubi_create_volume: Fix use-after-free when volume creation failed
There is an use-after-free problem for 'eba_tbl' in ubi_create_volume()'s
error handling path:
ubi_eba_replace_table(vol, eba_tbl)
vol->eba_tbl = tbl
out_mapping:
ubi_eba_destroy_table(eba_tbl) // Free 'eba_tbl'
out_unlock:
put_device(&vol->dev)
vol_release
kfree(tbl->entries) // UAF
Fix it by removing redundant 'eba_tbl' releasing.
Fetch a reproducer in [Link].
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-416
Use After Free
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
References
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Feb. 27, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Feb. 27, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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More infoSource
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