Linux Kernel ASIX AX88179_178A Device Driver ax88179_rx_fixup memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected by this issue is the function ax88179_rx_fixup of the component ASIX AX88179_178A Device Driver. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-2964. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function ax88179_rx_fixup of the component ASIX AX88179_178A Device Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s driver for the ASIX AX88179_178A-based USB 2.0/3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Devices. The vulnerability contains multiple out-of-bounds reads and possible out-of-bounds writes.

The weakness was released 09/09/2022. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-2964 since 08/23/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying the patch 57bc3d3ae8c14df3ceb4e17d26ddf9eeab304581 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-35185). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Patch: 57bc3d3ae8c14df3ceb4e17d26ddf9eeab304581

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08/23/2022 🔍
09/09/2022 +17 days 🔍
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05/28/2026 +1357 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2964 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2964
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208176
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2022 19:14
Updated: 05/28/2026 10:39
Changes: 09/09/2022 19:14 (42), 10/15/2022 06:29 (11), 05/28/2026 10:39 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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