CVE-2022-3586: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2022
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Updated

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s networking code. A use-after-free was found in the way the schsfb enqueue function used the socket buffer (SKB) cb field after the same SKB had been enqueued (and freed) into a child qdisc. This flaw allows a local, unprivileged user to crash the system, causing a denial of service.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of CAKE queueing disciplines. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilties to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.

ZDI

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<6.0
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.237-16.1.137-16.1.135-16.12.27-16.12.29-1
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.39<=5.19

Event History

Oct 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:09 AM
Description
Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:45 PM
May 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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