K000134768 : Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2022-4378

Security Advisory Description

A stack overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s SYSCTL subsystem in how a user changes certain kernel parameters and variables. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. (CVE-2022-4378 )

Impact

A locally authenticated user may be able to gain escalated privileges on the system or cause a denial-of-service (DoS).