8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-42896: Info Leak in l2cap_core in the Linux Kernel

First published: Wed Nov 23 2022(Updated: )

Last updated 29 November 2024

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.1
6.1
Linux Kernel<4.9.335
Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.14.301
Linux Kernel>=4.15<4.19.268
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.226
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.154
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.78
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.0.8
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.13-1
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42896?

    CVE-2022-42896 is a high-severity vulnerability that could allow remote code execution due to use-after-free vulnerabilities in the Linux Kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-42896?

    To fix CVE-2022-42896, upgrade to versions 6.1 or higher of the Linux Kernel or apply vendor-specific patches for affected software.

  • Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2022-42896?

    CVE-2022-42896 affects various versions of the Linux Kernel from 4.10 up to, but not including, 6.1.

  • Can CVE-2022-42896 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-42896 can be exploited by remote attackers within the local network to execute arbitrary code.

  • What components are impacted by CVE-2022-42896?

    CVE-2022-42896 impacts the Bluetooth stack, specifically the l2cap_connect and l2cap_le_connect_req functions in the Linux Kernel.

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