#VU70465 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2022-3903

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70465

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3903

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect read request flaw in the Infrared Transceiver USB driver in Linux kernel. An attacker with physical access to the system can starve system resources and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://lore.kernel.org/all/E1obysd-009Grw-He@www.linuxtv.org/
https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA@mail.gmail.com/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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