CVE-2022-48834
CVE-2022-48834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-53713
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: usbtmc: Fix bug in pipe direction for control transfers The syzbot fuzzer reported a minor bug in the usbtmc driver: usb 5-1: BOGUS control dir, pipe 80001e80 doesn't match bRequestType 0 WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 3813 at drivers/usb/core/urb.c:412 usb_submit_urb+0x13a5/0x1970 drivers/usb/core/urb.c:410 Modules linked in: CPU: 0 PID: 3813 Comm: syz-executor122 Not tainted 5.17.0-rc5-syzkaller-00306-g2293be58d6a1 #0 ... Call Trace: <TASK> usb_start_wait_urb+0x113/0x530 drivers/usb/core/message.c:58 usb_internal_control_msg drivers/usb/core/message.c:102 [inline] usb_control_msg+0x2a5/0x4b0 drivers/usb/core/message.c:153 usbtmc_ioctl_request drivers/usb/class/usbtmc.c:1947 [inline] The problem is that usbtmc_ioctl_request() uses usb_rcvctrlpipe() for all of its transfers, whether they are in or out. It's easy to fix.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-48834?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: usbtmc: Fix bug in pipe direction for control transfers The syzbot fuzzer reported a minor bug in the usbtmc driver: usb 5-1: BOGUS control dir, pipe 80001e80 doesn't match bRequestType 0 WARNING: CPU: 0 PID: 3813 at drivers/usb/core/urb.c:412 usb_submit_urb+0x13a5/0x1970 drivers/usb/core/urb.c:410 Modules linked in: CPU: 0 PID: 3813 Comm: syz-executor122 Not tainted 5.17.0-rc5-syzkaller-00306-g2293be58d6a1 #0 ... Call Trace: <TASK> usb_start_wait_urb+0x113/0x530 drivers/usb/core/message.c:58 usb_internal_control_msg drivers/usb/core/message.c:102 [inline] usb_control_msg+0x2a5/0x4b0 drivers/usb/core/message.c:153 usbtmc_ioctl_request drivers/usb/class/usbtmc.c:1947 [inline] The problem is that usbtmc_ioctl_request() uses usb_rcvctrlpipe() for all of its transfers, whether they are in or out. It's easy to fix.
- How severe is CVE-2022-48834?
- CVE-2022-48834 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-2022-48834 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-48834?
- CVE-2022-48834 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-48834?
- 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-2022-48834 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-48834 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53713.
- When was CVE-2022-48834 published?
- CVE-2022-48834 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/10a805334a11acd547602d6c4cf540a0f6ab5c6e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f6a2d63c68c12cf61259df7c3527a0e05dce952
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/700a0715854c1e79a73341724ce4f5bb01abc016
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c69aef9db878ab277068a8cc1b4bf0cf309dc2b7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9b667a82cdcfe21d590344447d65daed52b353b
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.17:rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*
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