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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-1011: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-1011: Important: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
03/18/2022
Created
05/14/2022
Added
05/13/2022
Modified
05/25/2023

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s FUSE filesystem in the way a user triggers write(). This flaw allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to data from the FUSE filesystem, resulting in privilege escalation.

Solution(s)

  • centos-upgrade-kernel
  • centos-upgrade-kernel-rt

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