CVE-2022-48740: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: fix double free of cond_list on error paths On error path from cond_read_list() and duplicate_policydb_cond_list() the cond_list_destroy() gets called a second time in caller functions, resulting in NULL pointer deref. Fix this by resetting the cond_list_len to 0 in cond_list_destroy(), making subsequent calls a noop. Also consistently reset the cond_list pointer to NULL after freeing. [PM: fix line lengths in the description]

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.7 — 5.10.99
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.22
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.16.8
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/186edf7e368c40d06cf727a1ad14698ea67b74ad https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70caa32e6d81f45f0702070c0e4dfe945e92fbd7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ed9cbf7ac0d4ed86b356e1b944304ae9ee450d4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f446089a268c8fc6908488e991d28a9b936293db https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/186edf7e368c40d06cf727a1ad14698ea67b74ad https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/70caa32e6d81f45f0702070c0e4dfe945e92fbd7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ed9cbf7ac0d4ed86b356e1b944304ae9ee450d4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f446089a268c8fc6908488e991d28a9b936293db

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48740? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: fix double free of cond_list on error paths On error path from cond_read_list() and duplicate_policydb_cond_list() the cond_list_destroy() gets called a second time in caller functions, resulting in NULL pointer deref. Fix this by resetting the cond_list_len to 0 in cond_list_destroy(), making subsequent calls a noop. Also consistently reset the cond_list pointer to NULL after freeing. [PM: fix line lengths in the description] It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48740? +

CVE-2022-48740 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48740? +

CVE-2022-48740 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-48740? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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