CVE-2022-4662: Medium severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2022
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Updated

A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.0
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.0-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:12 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4662?

CVE-2022-4662 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to crash the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4662?

To fix CVE-2022-4662, upgrade to Linux kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-4662?

CVE-2022-4662 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.0 and the specific release candidates 6.0-rc1, 6.0-rc2, and 6.0-rc3.

4

Who can be affected by CVE-2022-4662?

Local users with access to a vulnerable system can exploit CVE-2022-4662 to crash the system.

5

What components are implicated in CVE-2022-4662?

CVE-2022-4662 involves the Linux kernel USB core subsystem due to incorrect access control.

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