Description
An incorrect read request flaw was found in the Infrared Transceiver USB driver in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs when a user attaches a malicious USB device. A local user could use this flaw to starve the resources, causing denial of service or potentially crashing the system.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.6/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Kernel | Linux kernel 6.1-rc5 |
References
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA%40mail.gmail.com/
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/E1obysd-009Grw-He%40www.linuxtv.org/
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA%40mail.gmail.com/
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/E1obysd-009Grw-He%40www.linuxtv.org/
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 14, 2022
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified