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CVE-2023-23559

kernel: Integer overflow in function rndis_query_oid of rndis_wlan.c

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7

CVSS 3.1

Review impact separately from score.

Published · January 10, 2023

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s wireless RNDIS USB device driver in how a user installs a malicious USB device. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Statement

This issue is rated Moderate, because the bug is initiated by incorrect data from the USB device (and the user cannot control it until they can insert or emulate a malicious USB device). The attack complexity high and some privileges required, so it should be considered Moderate.

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

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound