USN-5755-2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Published Dec 2, 2022
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Updated

It was discovered that the NFSD implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly handle some RPC messages, leading to a buffer overflow. A remote attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-43945) Jann Horn discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly track memory allocations for anonymous VMA mappings in some situations, leading to potential data structure reuse. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-42703) It was discovered that a memory leak existed in the IPv6 implementation of the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion). (CVE-2022-3524) It was discovered that a race condition existed in the Bluetooth subsystem in the Linux kernel, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-3564) It was discovered that the ISDN implementation of the Linux kernel contained a use-after-free vulnerability. A privileged user could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-3565) It was discovered that the TCP implementation in the Linux kernel contained a data race condition. An attacker could possibly use this to cause undesired behaviors. (CVE-2022-3566) It was discovered that the IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel contained a data race condition. An attacker could possibly use this to cause undesired behaviors. (CVE-2022-3567) It was discovered that the Realtek RTL8152 USB Ethernet adapter driver in the Linux kernel did not properly handle certain error conditions. A local attacker with physical access could plug in a specially crafted USB device to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion). (CVE-2022-3594) It was discovered that a null pointer dereference existed in the NILFS2 file system implementation in the Linux kernel. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2022-3621)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Canonical Linux kernel

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:55 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:55 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?

The vulnerability ID for this advisory is USN-5755-2.

2

What is the severity of vulnerability USN-5755-2?

The severity of vulnerability USN-5755-2 is not specified in the provided information.

3

What is the affected software for vulnerability USN-5755-2?

The affected software for vulnerability USN-5755-2 is the Linux kernel, specifically the linux-image-gke, linux-image-5.15.0-1023-gke, linux-image-gke-5.15, linux-image-5.15.0-1025-gcp, linux-image-5.15.0-1023-gke, and linux-image-gcp packages on Ubuntu Ubuntu 22.04 and 20.04.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit vulnerability USN-5755-2?

A remote attacker can exploit vulnerability USN-5755-2 by sending specially crafted RPC messages, which may lead to a buffer overflow and potentially allow the attacker to cause a denial of service (system crash) or execute arbitrary code.

5

How can I fix vulnerability USN-5755-2?

To fix vulnerability USN-5755-2, update the affected software packages to the specified versions provided in the advisory.

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