Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.6. drivers/char/pcmcia/scr24x_cs.c has a race condition and resultant use-after-free if a physically proximate attacker removes a PCMCIA device while calling open(), aka a race condition between scr24x_open() and scr24x_remove().
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9b12f
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220916050333.GA188358%40ubuntu/
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220919101825.GA313940%40ubuntu/
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9b12f
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220916050333.GA188358%40ubuntu/
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220919101825.GA313940%40ubuntu/
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-44034?
CVE-2022-44034 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.6. drivers/char/pcmcia/scr24x_cs.c has a race condition and resultant use-after-free if a physically proximate attacker removes a PCMCIA device ...
How severe is CVE-2022-44034?
CVE-2022-44034 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-44034?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.