Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: r8188eu: prevent ->Ssid overflow in rtw_wx_set_scan() This code has a check to prevent read overflow but it needs another check to prevent writing beyond the end of the ->Ssid[] array.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.46 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/476bfda0be0f9669add92bff604ca78226cf53d1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac2eab7de458f5e1210ce1237afab40a307075c8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc10916e890948d8927a5c8c40fb5dc44be5e1b8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4bd6b72df4f01aa866ceb298466d6d07a6bd525Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-49405?
CVE-2022-49405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: r8188eu: prevent ->Ssid overflow in rtw_wx_set_scan() This code has a check to prevent read overflow but it needs another...
How severe is CVE-2022-49405?
CVE-2022-49405 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-49405?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.