CVE-2022-3628: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.
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A flaw array-index-out-of-bounds in the Linux Kernel found in drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/fweh.c. When attaching malicious USB device, buffer overflow could happen in the Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. The bug occurs in brcmffweheventworker, when emsg.bsscfgidx, data from an URB provided by a USB device, is bigger than the size of the array drvr->iflist.
References: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/patch/drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/fweh.c?id=6788ba8aed4e28e90f72d68a9d794e34eac17295 https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q4/60
— Red Hat
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Blacklist the brcmfmac kernel module to prevent it from being loaded automatically.
Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver (brcmfmac) kernel module loading = disabled/blacklisted
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3628?
CVE-2022-3628 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a significant risk due to potential privilege escalation and system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3628?
To fix CVE-2022-3628, you should upgrade to the appropriate patched kernel versions provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-3628?
CVE-2022-3628 affects various Linux kernel versions including specific releases of Red Hat and Debian kernels.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3628?
CVE-2022-3628 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through malicious USB devices.
Can CVE-2022-3628 lead to remote attacks?
CVE-2022-3628 is primarily a local vulnerability, requiring access to the system to exploit.