CVE-2022-50879
UnknownEPSS 0.17%
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CVE-2022-50879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: objtool: Fix SEGFAULT find_insn() will return NULL in case of failure. Check insn in order to avoid a kernel Oops for NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: objtool: Fix SEGFAULT find_insn() will return NULL in case of failure. Check insn in order to avoid a kernel Oops for NULL pointer dereference.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | >= 13810435b9a7014fb92eb715f77da488f3b65b99, < 418ef921cce2d7415fab7e3e93529227f239e4bb; >= 13810435b9a7014fb92eb715f77da488f3b65b99, < 0af0e115ff59d638f45416a004cdd8edb38db40c; >= 13810435b9a7014fb92eb715f77da488f3b65b99, < 23a249b1185cdd5bfb6971d1608ba49e589f2288; >= 13810435b9a7014fb92eb715f77da488f3b65b99, < 38b9415abbd703438ebbc6fb74990bd0fbddc5b9; >= 13810435b9a7014fb92eb715f77da488f3b65b99, < fcee8a2d4db404a93e690d79e7273b6ef9d33575; >= 13810435b9a7014fb92eb715f77da488f3b65b99, < efb11fdb3e1a9f694fa12b70b21e69e55ec59c36; 1f7f88aa4df593db34dd1d6345213f20888687fb; 1bea53df12c47517b6e487e6fed34d0c05d42905; c6f589eed3b5a9b73b3be76a719917cc905bab0e; >= 4.9.106, < 4.10; >= 4.14.48, < 4.15; >= 4.16.14, < 4.17 |
| Linux | Linux | 4.17 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-50879?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
objtool: Fix SEGFAULT
find_insn() will return NULL in case of failure. Check insn in order
to avoid a kernel Oops for NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2022-50879?
Severity scoring for CVE-2022-50879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50879?
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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