Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2022-4662
A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.
EPSS: 0.003 (23.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 6.0
- N/a Kernel — versions Linux kernel 6.0-rc4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4662?
- CVE-2022-4662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Non-exit on Failed Initialization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-12-22.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4662?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.