CVE-2022-49258
High
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: ccree - Fix use after free in cc_cipher_exit() kfree_sensitive(ctx_p->user.key) will free the ctx_p->user.key. But ctx_p->user.key is still used in the next line, which will lead to a use after free. We can call kfree_sensitive() after dev_dbg() to avoid the uaf.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedFeb 26, 2025
First seenFeb 26, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel5.10.110, 5.15.33, 5.16.19, 5.17.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 4.17 ≤ v < 5.10.110, 5.11 ≤ v < 5.15.33, 5.16 ≤ v < 5.16.19, 5.17 ≤ v < 5.17.2 | 5.10.110, 5.15.33, 5.16.19, 5.17.2 |
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