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CVE-2022-48627: vt: fix memory overlapping when deleting chars in the buffer

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vt: fix memory overlapping when deleting chars in the buffer A memory overlapping copy occurs when deleting a long line. This memory overlapping copy can cause data corruption when scr_memcpyw is optimized to memcpy because memcpy does not ensure its behavior if the destination buffer overlaps with the source buffer. The line buffer is not always broken, because the memcpy utilizes the hardware acceleration, whose result is not deterministic. Fix this problem by using replacing the scr_memcpyw with scr_memmovew.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-48627 is a Linux kernel virtual terminal bug where deleting characters from a long line can corrupt memory handling and potentially crash or disrupt the system. The published impact is availability only, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact. It requires local interaction with the affected console path.

Executive priority

Treat as routine but time-bound Linux kernel maintenance. It is not currently evidenced as exploited, but the availability impact can matter on shared or operational Linux systems. Prioritize patching in normal kernel update cycles, faster for exposed console environments.

Technical view

The Linux kernel vt code used scr_memcpyw for overlapping buffer ranges during character deletion. When optimized to memcpy, overlapping source and destination behavior is undefined and can produce nondeterministic corruption. The kernel fix replaces scr_memcpyw with scr_memmovew, which is appropriate for overlapping memory movement.

Likely exposure

Exposure is mainly Linux systems running affected kernel versions before the referenced stable fixes. Systems using virtual terminals or console workflows have the most relevant surface. Exact exposure must be mapped through distro kernel package advisories because the CVE bundle does not provide CPEs.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required, with high availability impact. The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation or public weaponization.

Researcher notes

The root issue is unsafe overlapping memory copy in vt deletion handling. The fix is narrowly described as replacing scr_memcpyw with scr_memmovew. The source bundle does not include a CWE, exploit details, or distribution-wide affected package matrix beyond Debian LTS reference and kernel stable commits.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced Linux stable fixes.
  • For Debian LTS, review and apply the linked June 2024 kernel advisory.
  • Reboot systems into the updated kernel after patching.
  • Prioritize multi-user, kiosk, console, and shared Linux systems.
  • If no package is available, track vendor guidance rather than creating local fixes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel versions against your distribution's fixed package versions.
  • Confirm the vendor package includes the vt scr_memmovew backport.
  • Check whether systems expose virtual terminal or console access to users.
  • Verify patched systems have rebooted into the updated kernel.
  • Document exceptions where vendor fixes are not yet available.
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Confidence
high
Sources
9

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-48627Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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cvssV3_1other:ssvc
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux81732c3b2fede049a692e58a7ceabb6d18ffb18c, 81732c3b2fede049a692e58a7ceabb6d18ffb18c, 81732c3b2fede049a692e58a7ceabb6d18ffb18c, 81732c3b2fede049a692e58a7ceabb6d18ffb18c, 81732c3b2fede049a692e58a7ceabb6d18ffb18c, 81732c3b2fede049a692e58a7ceabb6d18ffb18cunaffected
LinuxLinux3.7, 0, 4.19.312, 5.4.274, 5.10.132, 5.15.56, 5.18.13, 5.19affected
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