How severe is CVE-2022-25480?

CVE-2022-25480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25480?

CVE-2022-25480 primarily affects Realtek Rtsper. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25480?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2022-25480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-25480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-30150.

When was CVE-2022-25480 published?

CVE-2022-25480 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-25480

CVE-2022-25480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Realtek Rtsper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-30150
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Realtek Rtsper
Published: 2024-07-02
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Vulnerability in Realtek RtsPer driver for PCIe Card Reader (RtsPer.sys) before 10.0.22000.21355 and Realtek RtsUer driver for USB Card Reader (RtsUer.sys) before 10.0.22000.31274 allows writing to kernel memory beyond the SystemBuffer of the IRP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25480?: Vulnerability in Realtek RtsPer driver for PCIe Card Reader (RtsPer.sys) before 10.0.22000.21355 and Realtek RtsUer driver for USB Card Reader (RtsUer.sys) before 10.0.22000.31274 allows writing to kernel memory beyond the SystemBuffer of the IRP.
How severe is CVE-2022-25480?: CVE-2022-25480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25480?: CVE-2022-25480 primarily affects Realtek Rtsper. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2022-25480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-25480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-30150.
When was CVE-2022-25480 published?: CVE-2022-25480 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:realtek:rtsper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realtek:rtsuer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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