CVE-2022-1882

kernel: use-after-free in free_pipe_info() could lead to privilege escalation

Published May 26, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s pipes functionality in how a user performs manipulations with the pipe post_one_notification() after free_pipe_info() that is already called. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-25155 A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s pipes functionality in how a user performs manipulations with the pipe post_one_notification() after free_pipe_info() that is already called. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
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