CVE-2022-3061

Description

Found Linux Kernel flaw in the i740 driver. The Userspace program could pass any values to the driver through ioctl() interface. The driver doesn't check the value of 'pixclock', so it may cause a divide by zero error.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: n/a Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/deller/linux-fbdev.git/commit/?id=15cf0b82271b1823fb02ab8c377badba614d95d5 mailing list patch vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5257 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00001.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3061?
CVE-2022-3061 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3061?
To fix CVE-2022-3061, 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-2022-3061 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3061 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3061?
CVE-2022-3061 affects n/a Kernel.
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