CVE-2022-49581

kernel: Linux kernel: be2net buffer overflow in be_get_module_eeprom

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 26, 2025

Updated · October 29, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's be2net driver. This vulnerability allows a buffer overflow via incorrect buffer length handling in be_cmd_read_port_transceiver_data.

Statement

Red Hat has stack protection mechanisms in place, such as FORTIFY_SOURCE, Position Independent Executables or Stack Smashing Protection.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-805 · Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value