CVE-2022-29022

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: May 20, 2022 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razeraccessory driver of OpenRazer up to version v3.3.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and possibly escalate their privileges via a crafted buffer sent to the matrix_custom_frame device.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openrazer/openrazer/pull/1790
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openrazer/openrazer/pull/1790
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.cyberark.com/resources/threat-research-blog/colorful-vulnerabilities
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
41th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

openrazer_project