CVE-2022-32296 Information disclosure in n/a
Linux kernel TCP implementation allows remote attackers to identify clients by observing source port selection patterns, compromising user privacy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-32296?
CVE-2022-32296 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 5 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Linux kernel before 5.17.9 allows TCP servers to identify clients by observing what source ports are used. This occurs because of use of Algorithm 4 ("Double-Hash Port Selection Algorithm") of RFC 6056.
Weakness: CWE-330
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32296?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32296?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2022-32296 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32296 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as AZL-9910, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-32296, GHSA-h4g2-8vrh-w26q, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-32296.