CVE-2022-26966
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26966 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.16.12. drivers/net/usb/sr9700.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from heap memory via crafted frame lengths from a device.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.16.12. drivers/net/usb/sr9700.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from heap memory via crafted frame lengths from a device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.16.12 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.10Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=e9da0b56fe27206b49f39805f7dcda8a89379062Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/07/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220419-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16.10Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=e9da0b56fe27206b49f39805f7dcda8a89379062Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/07/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220419-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26966?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.16.12. drivers/net/usb/sr9700.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from heap memory via crafted frame lengths from a device.
How severe is CVE-2022-26966?
CVE-2022-26966 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26966?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-26966?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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