CVE-2022-49249: linux kernel Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: wc938x: fix accessing array out of bounds for enum type Accessing enums using integer would result in array out of bounds access on platforms like aarch64 where sizeof(long) is 8 compared to enum size which is 4 bytes. Fix this by using enumerated items instead of integers.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.14 — 5.15.33
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.16.19
linux	linux_kernel	5.17 — 5.17.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/adafea71b49ec4dbc44e0b84ec6eb602004a7a08 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc587b7c8fbbe128f6bd0dad025a0caea5e6d164 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d09aee1b1da196be11ed86dd4897f228f2487613 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f03c0c94186d5876857132d97e28f20cdc100bdc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49249? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: wc938x: fix accessing array out of bounds for enum type Accessing enums using integer would result in array out of bounds access on platforms like aarch64 where sizeof(long) is 8 compared to enum size which is 4 bytes. Fix this by using enumerated items instead of integers. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49249? +

CVE-2022-49249 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49249? +

CVE-2022-49249 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49249? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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