Buffer Overflow Affecting linux-5.10 package, versions <5.10.158-2~deb10u1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN10-LINUX510-3177713
  • published30 Oct 2022
  • disclosed12 Jan 2023

Introduced: 30 Oct 2022

CVE-2022-3628  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-120  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:10 linux-5.10 to version 5.10.158-2~deb10u1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream linux-5.10 package and not the linux-5.10 package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.

CVSS Scores

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