CVE-2022-4662: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gcm2-9m6w-m6mj
Share
CVSS 5.5
CWE-455
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-4662 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-455: Non-exit on Failed Initialization) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not exit or otherwise modify its operation when security-relevant errors occur during initialization, such as when a configuration file has a format error or a hardware security module (hsm) cannot be activated, which can cause the product to execute in a less secure fashion than intended by the administrator.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-4662 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-4662
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gcm2-9m6w-m6mj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-455: Non-exit on Failed Initialization
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-4662

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-4662, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-455: Non-exit on Failed Initialization, where the product does not exit or otherwise modify its operation when security-relevant errors occur during initialization, such as when a configuration file has a format error or a hardware security module (hsm) cannot be activated, which can cause the product to execute in a less secure fashion than intended by the administrator. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.

References

NVD — CVE-2022-4662 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4662
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-794697.html
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-831302.html
lore.kernel.org/all/20220913140355.... WEB
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20220913140355.910732567%40linuxfoundation.org
lore.kernel.org/all/20220913140355.... WEB
https://lore.kernel.org/all/20220913140355.910732567@linuxfoundation.org
lore.kernel.org/all/cab7eexllaphjwz... WEB
https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA%40mail.gmail.com
lore.kernel.org/all/cab7eexllaphjwz... WEB
https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA@mail.gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4662?
CVE-2022-4662 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-455: Non-exit on Failed Initialization.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2022-4662?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4662?
CVE-2022-4662 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-4662?
CVE-2022-4662 is classified under CWE-455: Non-exit on Failed Initialization (The product does not exit or otherwise modify its operation when security-relevant errors occur during initialization, such as when a configuration file has a format error or a hardware security module (HSM) cannot be activated, which can cause the product to execute in a less secure fashion than intended by the administrator.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-4662?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
View Raw JSON 
{
  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-gcm2-9m6w-m6mj",
  "modified" : "2026-10-14T15:31:17Z",
  "published" : "2022-12-23T00:30:24Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-4662" ],
  "details" : "A flaw incorrect access control in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem was found in the way user attaches usb device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system.",
  "severity" : [ {
    "type" : "CVSS_V3",
    "score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H"
  } ],
  "affected" : [ ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "ADVISORY",
    "url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4662"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-794697.html"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-831302.html"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://lore.kernel.org/all/20220913140355.910732567%40linuxfoundation.org"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://lore.kernel.org/all/20220913140355.910732567@linuxfoundation.org"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA%40mail.gmail.com"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://lore.kernel.org/all/CAB7eexLLApHJwZfMQ=X-PtRhw0BgO+5KcSMS05FNUYejJXqtSA@mail.gmail.com"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-455" ],
    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : false,
    "github_reviewed_at" : null,
    "nvd_published_at" : "2022-12-22T22:15:00Z"
  }
}