MEDIUM
CVE-2022-25479
CWE-401Published: July 2, 2024· Updated: Jul 9, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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 for the leakage of kernel memory from both the stack and the heap.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-25479 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
realtek2 product(s)
rtsperrtsuer
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (5)
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https://gist.github.com/zwclose/feb16f1424779a61cb1d9f6d5681408aThird Party Advisory
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https://gist.github.com/zwclose/feb16f1424779a61cb1d9f6d5681408aThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-25479
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-401
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 2, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-401)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-25479 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.