MEDIUM
CVE-2022-45888
CWE-362Published: November 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 6.0.9. drivers/char/xillybus/xillyusb.c has a race condition and use-after-free during physical removal of a USB device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45888 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (7)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230113-0006/Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230113-0006/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-45888
CVSS Score6.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 25, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45888 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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