# CVE-2022-26966: linux: An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.16.12

CVE-2022-26966 is fixed in 12 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26966, released March 12, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-26966
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0035
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 12, 2022

## Description

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.16.12. drivers/net/usb/sr9700.c allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from heap memory via crafted frame lengths from a device.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | kernel-uek ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-container ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8 | [ELSA-2022-9274](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9274.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-container-debug ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8 | [ELSA-2022-9274](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9274.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-debug ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-debug-devel ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-devel ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-doc ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el8uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-tools ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el7uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | kernel-uek-tools-libs ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el7uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.16.12-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26966](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-26966.md) | Mar 12, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.16.12-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26966](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-26966.md) | Mar 12, 2022 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 5.16.12-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-26966](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-26966.md) | Mar 12, 2022 |
| Linux | perf ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el7uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Linux | python-perf ol 8 | 0:5.4.17-2136.306.1.3.el7uek | [ELSA-2022-9273](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2022-9273.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |

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