Improper Input Validation Affecting torvalds/linux package, versions [,4.8-rc3)
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- published28 Jun 2024
- disclosed27 Jun 2024
- creditJake Lamberson
Introduced: 27 Jun 2024
CVE-2016-20022 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade torvalds/linux to version 4.8-rc3 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation via the wMaxPacketSize field in the usb_parse_endpoint function. An attacker can cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending crafted USB endpoint descriptors.