CVE-2022-29023: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse driver of OpenRazer up to version v3.3.0 allows attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29023?

openrazer: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29023 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-29023 affect?

CVE-2022-29023 affects openrazer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse 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_fram

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29023?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-29023 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting openrazer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse 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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2022-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openrazer project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-20 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openrazer project openrazer UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.0

Fixed in: 3.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openrazer || rpm -q openrazer || openrazer --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openrazer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openrazer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29023?

openrazer: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29023 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-29023 affect?

CVE-2022-29023 affects openrazer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse 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_fram

How urgent is CVE-2022-29023?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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