# CVE-2022-25375: linux: An issue was discovered in drivers/usb/gadget/function/rndis.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.10

CVE-2022-25375 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-25375, released February 20, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-25375
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0106
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 20, 2022

## Description

An issue was discovered in drivers/usb/gadget/function/rndis.c in the Linux kernel before 5.16.10. The RNDIS USB gadget lacks validation of the size of the RNDIS_MSG_SET command. Attackers can obtain sensitive information from kernel memory.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.16.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-25375](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-25375.md) | Feb 20, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.16.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-25375](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-25375.md) | Feb 20, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.16.10-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-25375](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-25375.md) | Feb 20, 2022 |

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