CVE-2022-42895: Info Leak in l2cap_core in the Linux Kernel
First published: Wed Nov 23 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 March 2025
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.1 | 6.1 |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2e
- https://kernel.dance/#b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2e
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-42895
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2147358
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6583
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6901
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1877
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2621
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2147356
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-42895
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42895
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-42895
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-42895
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2e
- https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-vccx-8h74-2357
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42895?
CVE-2022-42895 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42895?
To fix CVE-2022-42895, update your affected kernel to one of the following versions: 6.1 or apply vendor-specific patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-42895?
CVE-2022-42895 affects users of the Linux kernel, particularly versions prior to 6.1, and certain IBM Security Verify Governance products up to version 10.0.2.
What types of attacks does CVE-2022-42895 enable?
CVE-2022-42895 enables local attackers to exploit an infoleak vulnerability to access sensitive information from affected systems.
Is CVE-2022-42895 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2022-42895 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by an attacker with local access to the affected system.
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