CVE-2022-2602 – Linux Kernel io_uring Improper Update of Reference Count Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

https://notcve.org/view.php?id=CVE-2022-2602

18 Oct 2022 — io_uring UAF, Unix SCM garbage collection io_uring UAF, recolección de basura Unix SCM This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the io_uring API. The issue results from the improper management of a reference count. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileg... • https://packetstorm.news/files/id/176533 • CWE-416: Use After Free •