Integer overflow in Linux kernel gadget function driver

Published: 2024-07-17 | Updated: 2025-05-13

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-48837
CWE-ID	CWE-190
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU94465

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48837

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the rndis_set_response() function in drivers/usb/gadget/function/rndis.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 4.9 - 5.17 rc12

CPE2.3

External links

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.