Improper Validation of Array Index in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-27223
Published: May 17, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63316
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27223
CWE-ID: CWE-129
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index in drivers/usb/gadget/udc/udc-xilinx.c in the Linux kernel. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index in drivers/usb/gadget/udc/udc-xilinx.c in the Linux kernel. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-27223
Install updates from vendor's website.