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CVE-2022-49997

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2022-49997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lantiq_xrx200: restore buffer if memory allocation failed In a situation where memory allocation fails, an invalid buffer address is stored. When this descriptor is used again, the system panics in the build_skb() function when accessing memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lantiq_xrx200: restore buffer if memory allocation failed In a situation where memory allocation fails, an invalid buffer address is stored. When this descriptor is used again, the system panics in the build_skb() function when accessing memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.4.128, < 5.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.10.46, < 5.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.12.13, < 5.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.13.1, < 5.19.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel5.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel6.0Rc1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49997?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: lantiq_xrx200: restore buffer if memory allocation failed In a situation where memory allocation fails, an invalid buffer address is stored. When this descriptor is used again, the system panics in the build_skb() function when accessing memory.
How severe is CVE-2022-49997?
CVE-2022-49997 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49997?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST