Vulnerability Description
KDiskMark before 3.1.0 lacks authorization checking for D-Bus methods such as Helper::flushPageCache.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kdiskmark Project | Kdiskmark | < 3.1.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/14/1ExploitIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://github.com/JonMagon/KDiskMark/commit/3c90083a4f5ba3f240a797e509d81822154PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JonMagon/KDiskMark/compare/3.0.0...3.1.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JonMagon/KDiskMark/releases/tag/3.1.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/14/1ExploitIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://github.com/JonMagon/KDiskMark/commit/3c90083a4f5ba3f240a797e509d81822154PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JonMagon/KDiskMark/compare/3.0.0...3.1.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/JonMagon/KDiskMark/releases/tag/3.1.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-40673?
CVE-2022-40673 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). KDiskMark before 3.1.0 lacks authorization checking for D-Bus methods such as Helper::flushPageCache.
How severe is CVE-2022-40673?
CVE-2022-40673 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-2022-40673?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kdiskmark Project Kdiskmark, Fedoraproject Fedora.