CVE-2022-42895 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

There is an infoleak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c's l2cap_parse_conf_req function which can be used to leak kernel pointers remotely. We recommend upgrading past commit https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2e https://www.google.com/url

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-824

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2PatchThird Party Advisory
https://kernel.dance/#b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2ePatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2PatchThird Party Advisory
https://kernel.dance/#b1a2cd50c0357f243b7435a732b4e62ba3157a2ePatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-42895?

CVE-2022-42895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). There is an infoleak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c's l2cap_parse_conf_req function which can be used to leak kernel pointers remotely. We recommend upgrading past comm...

How severe is CVE-2022-42895?

CVE-2022-42895 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-42895?

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