CVE-2022-1205
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1205 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality in the way a user connects with the protocol. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality in the way a user connects with the protocol. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.17 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1205Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2071047Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/82e31755e55fbcea6a9dfaae5fe4860ade17cbc0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fc6d01ff9ef03b66d4a3a23b46fc3c3d8cf92009Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1205Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2071047Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/82e31755e55fbcea6a9dfaae5fe4860ade17cbc0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fc6d01ff9ef03b66d4a3a23b46fc3c3d8cf92009Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1205?
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Amateur Radio AX.25 protocol functionality in the way a user connects with the protocol. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-1205?
CVE-2022-1205 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1205?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-1205?
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