Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1205Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2071047Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/82e31755e55fbcea6a9dfaae5fe4860ade17cbcPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fc6d01ff9ef03b66d4a3a23b46fc3c3d8cf9200PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-1205Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2071047Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/82e31755e55fbcea6a9dfaae5fe4860ade17cbcPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fc6d01ff9ef03b66d4a3a23b46fc3c3d8cf9200PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/02/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1205?
CVE-2022-1205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). 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 syst...
How severe is CVE-2022-1205?
CVE-2022-1205 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.