CVE-2022-3903 (GCVE-0-2022-3903)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-11-14 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-30 19:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
4.6 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-30 19:09 UTC
CWE
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