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AV AC PR UI S C I A CVSS EPSS %ile KEV L L H N U H N N 4.4 .0067 51.0 —
AFFECTED Product Versions Fixed Kernel 6.0-rc2 – —
TIMELINE Oct 3 Reserved by zdi Mar 29 Published (CNA: zdi) Oct 14 RESCORED — CVE-2022-42432 (Linux Kernel). CVSS 5.1 → 4.4 (NVD).
This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux Kernel 6.0-rc2. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the nft_osf_eval function. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel. Was ZDI-CAN-18540.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2022 | Reserved | Reserved by zdi |
| March 29, 2023 | Published | Published (CNA: zdi) |
| October 14, 2026 | RESCORED | RESCORED — CVE-2022-42432 (Linux Kernel). CVSS 5.1 → 4.4 (NVD). |
| Vendor | Product / Package | Ecosystem | Version introduced | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Kernel | — | 6.0-rc2 | — |
Authoritative record: CVE-2022-42432 at cve.org
Vendors: linux
Weaknesses: CWE-457
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