Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2022-49405

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (17.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-49405?
CVE-2022-49405 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-02-26.
How severe is CVE-2022-49405?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.