CVE-2022-49405 Details
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.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux kernel's staging area, specifically within the r8188eu Wi-Fi driver. The issue arose in the rtw_wx_set_scan() function, where a check was already in place to prevent read overflow. However, an additional check was needed to stop writing beyond the end of the SSID array.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/476bfda0be0f9669add92bff604ca78226cf53d1 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac2eab7de458f5e1210ce1237afab40a307075c8 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc10916e890948d8927a5c8c40fb5dc44be5e1b8 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4bd6b72df4f01aa866ceb298466d6d07a6bd525 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.46 >= 5.16, < 5.17.14 >= 5.18, < 5.18.3 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 26, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |