First published: Thu Dec 22 2022(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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | <6.0 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc1 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc2 | |
Linux Kernel | =6.0-rc3 | |
debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
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CVE-2022-4662 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to crash the system.
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.
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.
Local users with access to a vulnerable system can exploit CVE-2022-4662 to crash the system.
CVE-2022-4662 involves the Linux kernel USB core subsystem due to incorrect access control.