CVE-2022-41674
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 3.76%
Last modified
CVE-2022-41674 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.19.16. Attackers able to inject WLAN frames could cause a buffer overflow in the ieee80211_bss_info_update function in net/mac80211/scan.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.19.16. Attackers able to inject WLAN frames could cause a buffer overflow in the ieee80211_bss_info_update function in net/mac80211/scan.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.4.218 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.148 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.74 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 5.19.16 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.0.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0090-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1203770Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/wireless/wireless.git/commit/?id=aebe9f4639b13a1f4e9a6b42cdd2e38c617b442dMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169951/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0090-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1203770Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/wireless/wireless.git/commit/?id=aebe9f4639b13a1f4e9a6b42cdd2e38c617b442dMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/13/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-41674?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.19.16. Attackers able to inject WLAN frames could cause a buffer overflow in the ieee80211_bss_info_update function in net/mac80211/scan.c.
How severe is CVE-2022-41674?
CVE-2022-41674 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41674?
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-2022-41674?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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