CVE-2022-49750
cpufreq: CPPC: Add u64 casts to avoid overflowing
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Add u64 casts to avoid overflowing The fields of the _CPC object are unsigned 32-bits values. To avoid overflows while using _CPC's values, add 'u64' casts.
INFO
Published Date :
March 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to include the fix.
- Ensure CPPC fields use u64 casts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49750.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d596bbc66a52ff2c7a83d7e0ee840cb07e2a045 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5f94b9c8b805d87ff185caf9779c3a4d07819e3 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 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-190 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.1.9 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d596bbc66a52ff2c7a83d7e0ee840cb07e2a045 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5f94b9c8b805d87ff185caf9779c3a4d07819e3 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Mar. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Add u64 casts to avoid overflowing The fields of the _CPC object are unsigned 32-bits values. To avoid overflows while using _CPC's values, add 'u64' casts. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7d596bbc66a52ff2c7a83d7e0ee840cb07e2a045 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5f94b9c8b805d87ff185caf9779c3a4d07819e3