CVE-2022-49231
"Realtek Wi-Fi Driver (rtw88) Memory Overrun and Leak Vulnerability"
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan Previously we allocated less memory than actual required, overwrite to the buffer causes the mm module to complaint and raise access violation faults. Along with potential memory leaks when returned early. Fix these by passing the correct size and proper deinit flow.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2025, 7:26 p.m.
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49231.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d95984b5580dcb8b1c0036577c52b609990a1dab | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec5da191bfcd5fd22b95459b623694f66c1cc10b | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.17 up to (excluding) 5.17.2 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d95984b5580dcb8b1c0036577c52b609990a1dab Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec5da191bfcd5fd22b95459b623694f66c1cc10b Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rtw88: fix memory overrun and memory leak during hw_scan Previously we allocated less memory than actual required, overwrite to the buffer causes the mm module to complaint and raise access violation faults. Along with potential memory leaks when returned early. Fix these by passing the correct size and proper deinit flow. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d95984b5580dcb8b1c0036577c52b609990a1dab Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec5da191bfcd5fd22b95459b623694f66c1cc10b
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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