CVE-2022-49570: linux kernel Integer Overflow — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: gpio-xilinx: Fix integer overflow Current implementation is not able to configure more than 32 pins due to incorrect data type. So type casting with unsigned long to avoid it.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.14 — 5.15.58
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.18.15
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32c094a09d5829ad9b02cdf667569aefa8de0ea6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f16a5390640807dde420ee5ccbc4c95577aea6a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e129e5486b981d324057e6986059f852658b0d00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49570? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: gpio-xilinx: Fix integer overflow Current implementation is not able to configure more than 32 pins due to incorrect data type. So type casting with unsigned long to avoid it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-49570? +

CVE-2022-49570 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49570? +

CVE-2022-49570 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-2022-49570? +

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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