CVE-2022-48967: NFC: nci: Bounds check struct nfc_target arrays

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

NFC: nci: Bounds check struct nfctarget arrays

While running under CONFIGFORTIFYSOURCE=y, syzkaller reported:

memcpy: detected field-spanning write (size 129) of single field "target->sensfres" at net/nfc/nci/ntf.c:260 (size 18)

This appears to be a legitimate lack of bounds checking in nciaddnewprotocol(). Add the missing checks.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Linux Linux kernel>=3.4<4.9.336
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.14.302
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.269
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.227
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.159
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.83
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc8

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48967?

The severity of CVE-2022-48967 is classified as medium, as it involves a vulnerability in the NFC subsystem of the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48967?

To fix CVE-2022-48967, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-48967?

CVE-2022-48967 affects Linux kernel versions between 3.4 and 6.1-rc8, excluding specific patched versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-48967?

CVE-2022-48967 is a bounds check vulnerability in the NFC: nci subsystem of the Linux kernel.

5

What impact does CVE-2022-48967 have on system security?

CVE-2022-48967 could potentially allow an attacker to exploit memory corruption, leading to possible system instability or unauthorized access.

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