CVE-2022-49250: linux kernel Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: rx-macro: fix accessing compander for aux AUX interpolator does not have compander, so check before accessing compander data for this. Without this checkan array of out bounds access will be made in comp_enabled[] array.

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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	5.12 — 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/42c709c4e1ce4c136891530646c9abd5dff3524f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6aa8ef9535dbd561293406608ebe791627b10196 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87a2b44cb3005d30c3a72234d1e47b03ae3bb29a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9208ecc703b5ed5b12d7ea13c79207f4c8456638

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49250? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: rx-macro: fix accessing compander for aux AUX interpolator does not have compander, so check before accessing compander data for this. Without this checkan array of out bounds access will be made in comp_enabled[] array. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49250? +

CVE-2022-49250 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-2022-49250? +

CVE-2022-49250 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-2022-49250? +

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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