Findings

CVE-2022-4662

A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device.

Published Dec 22, 2022 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · n/a Kernel

A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Dec 22, 2022 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

Affected

  • cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
  • cpe linux/linux kernel6.0
  • vendor n/a Kernelversion unspecified

Sources

  • A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

    vulnerability.circl.lu
  • CVE.orgCVE-2022-4662

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2022-4662

    A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

    nvd.nist.gov

References

CVE-2022-4662 · ZeroDay Findings