Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.18.9. A type confusion bug in nft_set_elem_init (leading to a buffer overflow) could be used by a local attacker to escalate privileges. The attacker can obtain root access, but must start with an unprivileged user namespace to obtain CAP_NET_ADMIN access. The issue exists in nft_setelem_parse_data in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c.
Module options
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/linux/local/netfilter/nft_set_elem_init_privescmsf undefined(nft_set_elem_init_privesc) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(nft_set_elem_init_privesc) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(nft_set_elem_init_privesc) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(nft_set_elem_init_privesc) > runPrioritise with Active Threat Intelligence
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