Out-of-Bounds Access in RX Fixup in net: usb: ax88179_178a

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

27/02/2022

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CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1000523: net: usb: ax88179_178a: Fix out-of-bounds accesses in RX fixup. Affects Kernel versions >= e2ca90c276e1fc410d7cd3c1a4eee245ec902a20, < 9681823f96a811268265f35307072ad80713c274. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The net: usb: ax88179_178a package is a driver for the AX88179/178A USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. It provides support for this specific USB network adapter, allowing users to connect their devices to a Gigabit Ethernet network. The package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem and has been vulnerable to an out-of-bounds access issue in the RX fixup functionality.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the net: usb: ax88179_178a package arises from out-of-bounds accesses in the RX fixup code. This issue can potentially be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access or execute arbitrary code on a system. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.9 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.16.10. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the net: usb: ax88179_178a package in the Linux Kernel has been vulnerable to an out-of-bounds access issue in the RX fixup code. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.10 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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