The vulnerability in the implementation of the copy_info_records_to_user() function in Linux operating systems allows a malicious actor to escalate their privileges or cause service failures.

The vulnerability of the copyinforecordstouser function in Linux operating systems is related to the use of memory after it is freed. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow an attacker to enhance their privileges or cause service interruptions...

A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copy_info_records_to_user() call to fail in copy_event_to_user(). A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

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CVE-2022-1998

A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copyinforecordstouser call to fail in copyeventtouser. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system...

DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1998

A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copyinforecordstouser call to fail in copyeventtouser. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system...

AZL-9917 CVE-2022-1998 affecting package kernel for versions less than 5.15.48.1-2

A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copyinforecordstouser call to fail in copyeventtouser. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system...

UBUNTU-CVE-2022-1998

A use after free in the Linux kernel File System notify functionality was found in the way user triggers copyinforecordstouser call to fail in copyeventtouser. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system...

OESA-2022-1660 kernel security update

The Linux Kernel, the operating system core itself. Security Fixes: Insufficient control flow management for the IntelR 82599 Ethernet Controllers and Adapters may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.CVE-2021-33061 A use after free in the Linux...