Out-of-bounds Read in Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-47520
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.0.11. Missing offset validation in drivers/net/wireless/microchip/wilc1000/hif.c in the WILC1000 wireless driver can trigger an out-of-bounds read when parsing a Robust Security Network (RSN) information element from a Netlink packet.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (23.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-47520?
- CVE-2022-47520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2022-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2022-47520?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.