Vulnerability in Linux Kernel (CVE-2022-42432)
Summary
Vulnerability in Linux Kernel (CVE-2022-42432). Confidential information can be exposed externally.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux Kernel 6.0-rc2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the nft_osf_eval function. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-18540.
Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-42432 has been found in Linux Kernel.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: 4.4/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "Linux Kernel CVE-2022-42432" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2022-42432 (Linux Kernel) — CWE-457 / CVSS v3 4.4
Attack vector: local / no user interaction
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-457) exists in Linux Kernel.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of Linux Kernel.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.4/10). Confidential information can be exposed externally.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで Linux Kernel を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2022-42432 linux Fixed in: 5.10.148-1
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2022-42432 linux-hwe-edge
References
- advisory zerodayinitiative.com
- web nvd.nist.gov
- web cert-portal.siemens.com
- web patchwork.ozlabs.org
- web patchwork.ozlabs.org
- web zerodayinitiative.com
- web github.com
- web patchwork.ozlabs.org