CVE-2016-20022

Description

In the Linux kernel before 4.8, usb_parse_endpoint in drivers/usb/core/config.c does not validate the wMaxPacketSize field of an endpoint descriptor. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the supplier.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/1486322541-8206-8-git-send-email-w%401wt.eu/
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-usb/msg144177.html
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/aed9d65ac3278d4febd8665bd7db59ef53e825fe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-20022?
CVE-2016-20022 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-20022?
To fix CVE-2016-20022, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-20022 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-20022 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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