CVE-2022-49405

staging: r8188eu: prevent ->Ssid overflow in rtw_wx_set_scan()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: r8188eu: prevent ->Ssid overflow in rtw_wx_set_scan() This code has a check to prevent read overflow but it needs another check to prevent writing beyond the end of the ->Ssid[] array.

N/A

CVSS

Severity:

EPSS 0.03%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac2eab7de458f5e1210ce1237afab40a307075c8
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4bd6b72df4f01aa866ceb298466d6d07a6bd525
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/476bfda0be0f9669add92bff604ca78226cf53d1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc10916e890948d8927a5c8c40fb5dc44be5e1b8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49405?: CVE-2022-49405 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49405?: To fix CVE-2022-49405, 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-2022-49405 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49405 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-2022-49405?: CVE-2022-49405 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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