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Severity
High
Analysis Summary
CVE-2022-1998
Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by an use-after-free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Impact
- Privilege Escalation
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2022-1988
Affected Vendors
Linux
Affected Products
- Linux Kernel
Remediation
Refer to Linux Kernel GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.