CVE-2022-4744

kernel: tun: avoid double free in tun_free_netdev

Published Mar 30, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A double-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s TUN/TAP device driver functionality in how a user registers the device when the register_netdevice function fails (NETDEV_REGISTER notifier). This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3403-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-52042 A double-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s TUN/TAP device driver functionality in how a user registers the device when the register_netdevice function fails (NETDEV_REGISTER notifier). This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Feb 14, 2025, 3:45 PM
Reserved
Dec 26, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 30, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:21 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Mar 20, 2023, 10:00 AM