CVE-2022-40540: Buffer copy without checking the size of input in Linux Kernel
First published: Mon Mar 06 2023(Updated: )
Memory corruption due to buffer copy without checking the size of input while loading firmware in Linux Kernel.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sm8475 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd888 5g Firmware | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
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| Google Android | ||
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| Qualcomm Wcn6855 Firmware | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Wcn7850 Firmware | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Wcn7851 | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
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| Qualcomm Sm8475 | ||
| Google Android | ||
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| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sd888 5g Firmware | ||
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| Google Android | ||
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| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
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| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Qualcomm Wcn6855 Firmware | ||
| Google Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Qualcomm Wcn7850 Firmware | ||
| Google Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Wcn7851 | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Google Android |
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Reference Links
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230616-0001/
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/march-2023-bulletin
- https://git.codelinaro.org/clo/la/kernel/msm-5.10/-/commit/dae3214cd3495e5c4b37537cacf665d2cdeaea24
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-03-01 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1209597
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40540?
CVE-2022-40540 is a vulnerability that involves memory corruption due to a buffer copy without checking the size of input while loading firmware in the Linux Kernel.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-40540?
The affected software includes Google Android and Qualcomm Sd888 5g Firmware.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40540?
The severity of CVE-2022-40540 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2022-40540?
To fix CVE-2022-40540, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by the software vendors.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-40540?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-40540 in the NetApp security advisory and the Qualcomm product security bulletins.
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