high
7.8
CWE
416 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-3545: Linux Kernel IPsec nfp_cppcore.c area_cache_get use after free

First published: Mon Oct 17 2022(Updated: )

A use-after-free in the function area_cache_get of the file drivers/net/ethernet/netronome/nfp/nfpcore/nfp_cppcore.c of the component IPsec in Linux Kernel could allow a remote authenticated attacker from within the local network to cause an unknown impact.

Credit: cna@vuldb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.0
6.0
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
Linux Kernel>=4.11<4.14.303
Linux Kernel>=4.15<4.19.270
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.228
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.160
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.84
All of
NetApp H410C
NetApp H410C Firmware
All of
NetApp H300S Firmware
NetApp H300S Firmware
All of
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e Firmware
All of
NetApp H700S
NetApp H700S
All of
NetApp H410S
NetApp H410S Firmware
Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Linux=11.0
NetApp H410C
NetApp H410C Firmware
NetApp H300S Firmware
NetApp H300S Firmware
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H700S
NetApp H700S
NetApp H410S
NetApp H410S Firmware
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/klassert/ipsec-next.git/commit/?id=02e1a114fdb71e59ee6770294166c30d437bf86a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-3545?

    CVE-2022-3545 is classified as a vulnerability that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause unknown impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-3545?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-3545, you should upgrade to kernel version 6.0 or later for Red Hat and 5.10.223-1 or later for Debian.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-3545?

    CVE-2022-3545 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, Debian Linux, and IBM Security Verify Governance components.

  • Can CVE-2022-3545 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-3545 can potentially be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker from within the same local network.

  • What component of the Linux Kernel does CVE-2022-3545 affect?

    CVE-2022-3545 affects the IPsec component of the Linux Kernel, specifically in the function area_cache_get.

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