CVE-2022-23089: Out of bound read in elf_note_prpsinfo()

Published Feb 15, 2024
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Updated

When dumping core and saving process information, procgetargv() might return an sbuf which have a sbuflen() of 0 or -1, which is not properly handled.

An out-of-bound read can happen when user constructs a specially crafted psstring, which in turn can cause the kernel to crash.

Affected Software

33 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD<12.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD>=12.4<13.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.3-beta1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.3-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.3-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.3-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.3-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=12.3-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-beta1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-beta2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-beta3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-beta3-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-beta4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p10
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p11
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-p9
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-rc1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-rc2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-rc3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-rc4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-rc5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.0-rc5-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.1-b1-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.1-b2-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=13.1-rc1-p1

Event History

Feb 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23089?

CVE-2022-23089 has a severity rating that can potentially lead to kernel crashes due to an out-of-bounds read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23089?

To fix CVE-2022-23089, update your FreeBSD system to the latest available patch or version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2022-23089?

CVE-2022-23089 affects FreeBSD versions from 12.3 up to but not including 13.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23089?

CVE-2022-23089 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability related to process information handling.

5

Can CVE-2022-23089 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2022-23089 requires a user to construct a specially crafted ps_string, implying that it is not a remote exploitation vulnerability.

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