Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 6.17 and 7.0 contain SAUCE patches with a possible NULL pointer dereference in the handling of AF_INET/AF_INET6 socket mediation. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user. This can lead to a kernel oops.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Canonical Ubuntu_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Canonical Ubuntu_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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— | — |
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Canonical Ubuntu_Linux
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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— | — |