CVE-2022-49023
kernel: wifi: cfg80211: fix buffer overflow in elem comparison
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel. When performing an elem comparison, no length checking is performed, which can result in the system's loss of availability.
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 · 7.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')