CVE-2022-48801: iio: buffer: Fix file related error handling in IIO_BUFFER_GET_FD_IOCTL
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
iio: buffer: Fix file related error handling in IIOBUFFERGETFDIOCTL
If we fail to copy the just created file descriptor to userland, we try to clean up by putting back 'fd' and freeing 'ib'. The code uses putunusedfd() for the former which is wrong, as the file descriptor was already published by fdinstall() which gets called internally by anoninodegetfd().
This makes the error handling code leaving a half cleaned up file descriptor table around and a partially destructed 'file' object, allowing userland to play use-after-free tricks on us, by abusing the still usable fd and making the code operate on a dangling 'file->privatedata' pointer.
Instead of leaving the kernel in a partially corrupted state, don't attempt to explicitly clean up and leave this to the process exit path that'll release any still valid fds, including the one created by the previous call to anoninodegetfd(). Simply return -EFAULT to indicate the error.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-48801?
CVE-2022-48801 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48801?
To fix CVE-2022-48801, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2022-48801 have on system security?
CVE-2022-48801 could potentially allow malicious users to exploit the file descriptor handling, leading to security issues in affected systems.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-48801?
CVE-2022-48801 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the fix being applied, so it is essential to refer to the specific version details in your environment.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-48801 until I can apply the patch?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-48801, so applying the patch is the recommended course of action.