# CVE-2022-29023: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the razermouse driver of OpenRazer up to version v3.3.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Serv

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-05-20 · Updated: 2025-11-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/openrazer/openrazer/pull/1790
- https://www.cyberark.com/resources/threat-research-blog/colorful-vulnerabilities

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