CVE-2022-48637: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt: prevent skb UAF after handing over to PTP worker When reading the timestamp is required bnxt_tx_int() hands over the ownership of the completed skb to the PTP worker. The skb should not be used afterwards, as the worker may run before the rest of our code and free the skb, leading to a use-after-free. Since dev_kfree_skb_any() accepts NULL make the loss of ownership more obvious and set skb to NULL.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.14 — 5.15.71
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.19.12
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08483e4c0c83b221b8891434a04cec405dee94a6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32afa1f23e42cc635ccf4c39f24514d03d1e8338 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c31f26c8f69f776759cbbdfb38e40ea91aa0dd65 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/08483e4c0c83b221b8891434a04cec405dee94a6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32afa1f23e42cc635ccf4c39f24514d03d1e8338 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c31f26c8f69f776759cbbdfb38e40ea91aa0dd65

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48637? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bnxt: prevent skb UAF after handing over to PTP worker When reading the timestamp is required bnxt_tx_int() hands over the ownership of the completed skb to the PTP worker. The skb should not be used afterwards, as the worker may run before the rest of our code and free the skb, leading to a use-after-free. Since dev_kfree_skb_any() accepts NULL make the loss of ownership more obvious and set skb to NULL. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48637? +

CVE-2022-48637 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48637? +

CVE-2022-48637 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-48637? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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