CVE-2022-45888
MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2022-45888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/char/xillybus/xillyusb.c has a race condition and use-after-free during physical removal of a USB device.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/char/xillybus/xillyusb.c has a race condition and use-after-free during physical removal of a USB device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.0.9 |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230113-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230113-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-45888?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/char/xillybus/xillyusb.c has a race condition and use-after-free during physical removal of a USB device.
How severe is CVE-2022-45888?
CVE-2022-45888 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45888?
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-2022-45888?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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