CVE-2022-25480 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in Realtek card reader drivers allows attackers to write to kernel memory, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-25480?

CVE-2022-25480 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in Realtek RtsPer driver for PCIe Card Reader (RtsPer.sys) before 10.0.22000.21355 and Realtek RtsUer driver for USB Card Reader (RtsUer.sys) before 10.0.22000.31274 allows writing to kernel memory beyond the SystemBuffer of the IRP.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25480?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realtek Rtsper, Realtek Rtsuer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25480?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-25480 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-25480 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-73px-657p-5pqg.

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