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CVE-2022-3628

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver.

Published Jan 12, 2023 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · linux linux kernel

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jan 12, 2023 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.

Affected

  • cpe linux/linux kernel6.1

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2022-3628

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2022-3628

    30-day exploitation probability 0.6%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2022-3628

    A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.

    nvd.nist.gov

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