The vulnerability of the vsock_update_buffer_size() function in the net/vmw_vsock/af_vsock.c module, which is part of the Linux kernel’s networking functions, allows a attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of the protected information.

The vulnerability of the vsockupdatebuffersize function in the net/vmwvsock/afvsock.c module, which is part of the Linux kernel’s networking functions, is related to the incorrect order of operation of the input data validation mechanism. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to...