CVE-2022-48913

Summary

CVE-2022-48913 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that affects various products including several models identified by alphanumeric codes. This vulnerability arises from a use-after-free condition related to the blktrace functionality, which can lead to access of stale data structures, potentially causing system instability or crashes. Organizations can remediate this issue by applying the patches available from the Linux kernel's official repository. The exploitability of this vulnerability is rated high, with a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating significant risks to confidentiality and integrity if exploited locally without user interaction. Failure to address this vulnerability may result in severe impacts on system availability and overall security posture.

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