CVE-2022-23090 — HIGH (7.7)

Vulnerability Description

The aio_aqueue function, used by the lio_listio system call, fails to release a reference to a credential in an error case. An attacker may cause the reference count to overflow, leading to a use after free (UAF).

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	12.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:10.aio.ascVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:10.aio.ascVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0007/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-23090?

CVE-2022-23090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). The aio_aqueue function, used by the lio_listio system call, fails to release a reference to a credential in an error case. An attacker may cause the reference count to overflow, leading to a use aft...

How severe is CVE-2022-23090?

CVE-2022-23090 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23090?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.