CVE-2022-48873: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: fastrpc: Don't remove map on creater_process and device_release Do not remove the map from the list on error path in fastrpc_init_create_process, instead call fastrpc_map_put, to avoid use-after-free. Do not remove it on fastrpc_device_release either, call fastrpc_map_put instead. The fastrpc_free_map is the only proper place to remove the map. This is called only after the reference count is 0.

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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	5.2 — 5.4.230
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.165
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.90
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.8
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/193cd853145b63e670bd73740250983af1475330 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b7b7bb400dd13dcb03fc6e591bb7ca4664bbec8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35ddd482345c43d9eec1f3406c0f20a95ed4054b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b5c44e924a571d0ad07054de549624fbc04e4d7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5bb96c8f9268e2fdb0e5321cbc358ee5941efc15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48873? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: misc: fastrpc: Don't remove map on creater_process and device_release Do not remove the map from the list on error path in fastrpc_init_create_process, instead call fastrpc_map_put, to avoid use-after-free. Do not remove it on fastrpc_device_release either, call fastrpc_map_put instead. The fastrpc_free_map is the only proper place to remove the map. This is called only after the reference count is 0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48873? +

CVE-2022-48873 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-2022-48873? +

CVE-2022-48873 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-2022-48873? +

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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