CVE-2022-3239

Description

A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel video4linux driver was found in the way user triggers em28xx_usb_probe() for the Empia 28xx based TV cards. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: n/a Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c08eadca1bdfa099e20a32f8fa4b52b2f672236d mailing list patch vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230214-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3239?
CVE-2022-3239 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3239?
To fix CVE-2022-3239, 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-2022-3239 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3239 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-2022-3239?
CVE-2022-3239 affects n/a Kernel.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.