Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 4.8, usb_parse_endpoint in drivers/usb/core/config.c does not validate the wMaxPacketSize field of an endpoint descriptor. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the supplier.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/aed9d65ac3278d4febd8665bd7db59ef53e825f
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/1486322541-8206-8-git-send-email-w%401wt.eu/
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg144177.html
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/aed9d65ac3278d4febd8665bd7db59ef53e825f
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/1486322541-8206-8-git-send-email-w%401wt.eu/
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg144177.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-20022?
CVE-2016-20022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel before 4.8, usb_parse_endpoint in drivers/usb/core/config.c does not validate the wMaxPacketSize field of an endpoint descriptor. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products tha...
How severe is CVE-2016-20022?
CVE-2016-20022 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.