CVE-2022-2977

kernel: use-after-free Read in put_device (/dev/vtpmx)

Published Sep 14, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel implementation of proxied virtualized TPM devices. On a system where virtualized TPM devices are configured (this is not the default) a local attacker can create a use-after-free and create a situation where it may be possible to escalate privileges on the system.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-35198 A flaw was found in the Linux kernel implementation of proxied virtualized TPM devices. On a system where virtualized TPM devices are configured (this is not the default) a local attacker can create a use-after-free and create a situation where it may be possible to escalate privileges on the system.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.0002}

epss

{'score': 0.00021}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 12:52 AM
Reserved
Aug 24, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 14, 2022, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:42 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Mar 12, 2022, 12:30 AM