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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-20572: Moderate: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

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CentOS Linux: CVE-2022-20572: Moderate: kernel-rt security and bug fix update (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
12/16/2022
Created
05/05/2023
Added
04/24/2023
Modified
05/25/2023

Description

In verity_target of dm-verity-target.c, there is a possible way to modify read-only files due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-234475629References: Upstream kernel

Solution(s)

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

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