CVE-2022-41674

High

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.19.16. Attackers able to inject WLAN frames could cause a buffer overflow in the ieee80211_bss_info_update function in net/mac80211/scan.c.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2022-10-14
Last modified 2025-05-15
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

8.1

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-787

CVE-2022-41674 is a Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Write?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2022-41674?

    CVE-2022-41674 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . CVE-2022-41674 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-41674?

    CVE-2022-41674 has a CVSS score of 8.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-41674?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2022-41674 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2022-41674 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2022-41674 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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