CVE-2022-41674
kernel: u8 overflow problem in cfg80211_update_notlisted_nontrans()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 13, 2022
Updated · November 2, 2026
Description
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the u8 overflow in cfg80211_update_notlisted_nontrans() in net/wireless/scan.c in the Linux kernel’s wifi subcomponent. This flaw allows an attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.3CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input