Vulnerability Description
The vmwgfx driver contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to gain access to files opened by other processes on the system through a dangling 'file' pointer.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Photon Os | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vmware/photon/wiki/Security-Update-3.0-356Release Notes
- https://github.com/vmware/photon/wiki/Security-Update-4.0-148Release Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/27/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vmware/photon/wiki/Security-Update-3.0-356Release Notes
- https://github.com/vmware/photon/wiki/Security-Update-4.0-148Release Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/27/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-22942?
CVE-2022-22942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The vmwgfx driver contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to gain access to files opened by other processes on the system through a dangling 'file' pointer.
How severe is CVE-2022-22942?
CVE-2022-22942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Photon Os.