CVE-2022-4968: Medium severity Canonical Netplan vulnerability
Published Jun 7, 2024
·Updated
netplan leaks the private key of wireguard to local users.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical Netplan<1.0.1
Microsoft cbl2 netplan 0.95-3
Microsoft azl3 netplan 1.0-1
Microsoft azl3 netplan 1.0.1-1
Remediation
Event History
Jun 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4968?
CVE-2022-4968 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-4968?
To fix CVE-2022-4968, upgrade to versions of netplan greater than 1.0.1.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2022-4968?
CVE-2022-4968 allows local users to access the private key of WireGuard, potentially compromising network security.
4
Which versions of netplan are affected by CVE-2022-4968?
Versions of netplan prior to 1.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-4968.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2022-4968?
Users of netplan versions below 1.0.1 on Linux systems may be affected by CVE-2022-4968.