CVE-2022-25375: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in drivers/usb/gadget/function/rndis.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.10. The RNDIS USB gadget lacks validation of the size of the RNDISMSGSET command. Attackers can obtain sensitive information from kernel memory.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel<5.16.10
Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Linux=11.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Feb 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:47 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:07 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:37 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25375?

CVE-2022-25375 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to the exposure of sensitive information from kernel memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-25375?

To fix CVE-2022-25375, upgrade to Linux kernel versions 5.16.10 or later or apply the appropriate security patches for your distribution.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-25375?

CVE-2022-25375 affects the Linux kernel before version 5.16.10 and certain versions of Debian Linux, as well as Google Android.

4

What type of exploitation is possible with CVE-2022-25375?

CVE-2022-25375 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory due to improper validation in the RNDIS USB gadget.

5

Is CVE-2022-25375 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-25375 could potentially be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted RNDIS messages.

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