CVE-2022-32589
Published: 07 October 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-32589 is a high-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Yocto. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 41.4% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-35655
Vulnerability details
In Wi-Fi driver, there is a possible way to disconnect Wi-Fi due to an improper resource release. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID:…
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ALPS07030600; Issue ID: ALPS07030600.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.