CVE-2022-2977

Summary

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel implementation of proxied virtualized TPM devices. On a system where virtualized TPM devices are configured (this is not the default) a local attacker can create a use-after-free and create a situation where it may be possible to escalate privileges on the system.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/aLinux kernelLinux kernel versions prior to 5.18affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-416: CWE-416

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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