SB2022120133 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel Wi-Fi subsystem
Published: December 1, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022120133
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3628)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the brcmf_fweh_event_worker() function in drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/fweh.c. A local user can use a specially crafted device to trigger memory corruption and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.