CVE-2022-3577: High severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2022
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Updated

An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Kid-friendly Wired Controller driver. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. It is in bigbenprobe of drivers/hid/hid-bigbenff.c. The reason is incorrect assumption - bigben devices all have inputs. However, malicious devices can break this assumption, leaking to out-of-bound write.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.198
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.121
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.46
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.17.14
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18<5.18.3
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc1

Event History

Oct 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3577?

CVE-2022-3577 has a high severity due to its potential to crash the system or escalate privileges for local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3577?

To fix CVE-2022-3577, update your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-3577?

CVE-2022-3577 affects local users running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel with the Kid-friendly Wired Controller driver.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3577?

CVE-2022-3577 is an out-of-bounds memory write flaw found in the Linux kernel.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-3577?

The potential impacts of CVE-2022-3577 include system crashes and privilege escalation for affected users.

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