# CVE-2022-29023: openrazer: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse driver of OpenRazer up to version v3.3.0 allows attackers to...

CVE-2022-29023 is fixed in openrazer on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29023, released May 20, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-29023
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.8 (critical)
- EPSS: 0.0238
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 20, 2022

## Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse driver of OpenRazer up to version v3.3.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and possibly escalate their privileges via a crafted buffer sent to the matrix_custom_frame device.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openrazer Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.3.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29023](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29023.md) | May 20, 2022 |
| Linux | openrazer Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.3.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29023](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29023.md) | May 20, 2022 |
| Linux | openrazer Debian 14 | 3.3.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29023](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29023.md) | May 20, 2022 |

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