CVE-2022-4662

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel - Denial of Service via USB Core Subsystem

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 24.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-455
Status published
Products (2)
linux/linux_kernel 6.0 rc1 (3 CPE variants)
linux/linux_kernel < 6.0
Published Dec 22, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026