https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q4/41

Published Oct 25, 2022
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
ceph ceph-base

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40525?

The severity of CVE-2022-40525 is classified as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-40525?

To fix CVE-2022-40525, upgrade to Ceph version 16.2.10 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What is CVE-2022-40525 about?

CVE-2022-40525 is a vulnerability in the ceph-crash systemd service that allows local users to escalate privileges to root.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-40525?

CVE-2022-40525 affects Ceph version 16.2.9 and earlier versions of the ceph-base component.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2022-40525?

Users running affected versions of the Ceph distributed storage system are at risk of exploitation through CVE-2022-40525.

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