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CVE-2022-42432

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux Kernel 6.0-rc2.

Published Mar 29, 2023 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · linux linux kernel

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Mar 29, 2023 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    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

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    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

Affected

  • cpe linux/linux kernel6.0

Sources

  • CVE.orgCVE-2022-42432

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2022-42432

    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 f

    nvd.nist.gov

References