CVE-2022-49937 | Linux Kernel up to 5.10.141/5.15.65/5.19.7 mceusb drivers/usb/core/urb.c usb_control_msg_recv bRequestType privilege escalation (EUVD-2022-55191 / Nessus ID 249990)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.141/5.15.65/5.19.7 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function usb_control_msg_recv of the file drivers/usb/core/urb.c of the component mceusb. The manipulation of the argument bRequestType leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-49937. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.